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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.06, 10,507.89 and 2,074.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.06, 10,507.89 and 2,074.59 is: 3,111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.06 : 10,507.89 = 2,074.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.06/10,507.89 = 2,074.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.06x = 10,507.89 × 2,074.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.06x = 21,799,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,799,563.52/7,005.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.97

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