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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.98, 10,505.97 and 2,074.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.98, 10,505.97 and 2,074.66 is: 3,111.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.98 : 10,505.97 = 2,074.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.98/10,505.97 = 2,074.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.98x = 10,505.97 × 2,074.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.98x = 21,796,315.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,796,315.72/7,004.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.55

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