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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.80, 10,511.39 and 1,742.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.80, 10,511.39 and 1,742.70 is: 2,613.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.80 : 10,511.39 = 1,742.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.80/10,511.39 = 1,742.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.80x = 10,511.39 × 1,742.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.80x = 18,318,146.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,318,146.80/7,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.97

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