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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.02, 10,520.97 and 2,851.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.02, 10,520.97 and 2,851.74 is: 4,280.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.02 : 10,520.97 = 2,851.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.02/10,520.97 = 2,851.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.02x = 10,520.97 × 2,851.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.02x = 30,003,070.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,003,070.99/7,009.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.64

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