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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.91, 10,503.71 and 2,073.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.91, 10,503.71 and 2,073.88 is: 3,109.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.91 : 10,503.71 = 2,073.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.91/10,503.71 = 2,073.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.91x = 10,503.71 × 2,073.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.91x = 21,783,434.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,783,434.09/7,004.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.74

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