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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.11, 10,514.20 and 2,077.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.11, 10,514.20 and 2,077.87 is: 3,117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.11 : 10,514.20 = 2,077.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.11/10,514.20 = 2,077.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.11x = 10,514.20 × 2,077.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.11x = 21,847,105.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,847,105.38/7,008.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.40

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