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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.23, 10,512.38 and 2,077.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.23, 10,512.38 and 2,077.91 is: 3,116.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.23 : 10,512.38 = 2,077.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.23/10,512.38 = 2,077.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.23x = 10,512.38 × 2,077.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.23x = 21,843,779.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,843,779.53/7,008.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.88

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