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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.05, 10,509.62 and 2,075.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.05, 10,509.62 and 2,075.61 is: 3,113.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.05 : 10,509.62 = 2,075.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.05/10,509.62 = 2,075.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.05x = 10,509.62 × 2,075.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.05x = 21,813,861.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,813,861.99/7,006.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.57

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