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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.66, 10,504.84 and 2,074.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.66, 10,504.84 and 2,074.62 is: 3,110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.66 : 10,504.84 = 2,074.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.66/10,504.84 = 2,074.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.66x = 10,504.84 × 2,074.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.66x = 21,793,551.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,793,551.16/7,005.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.85

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