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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.92, 10,505.72 and 2,073.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.92, 10,505.72 and 2,073.83 is: 3,109.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.92 : 10,505.72 = 2,073.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.92/10,505.72 = 2,073.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.92x = 10,505.72 × 2,073.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.92x = 21,787,014.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,787,014.41/7,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.80

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