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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.78, 10,507.68 and 2,074.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.78, 10,507.68 and 2,074.14 is: 3,110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.78 : 10,507.68 = 2,074.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.78/10,507.68 = 2,074.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.78x = 10,507.68 × 2,074.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.78x = 21,794,399.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,794,399.40/7,005.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.92

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