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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.07, 10,513.89 and 2,078.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.07, 10,513.89 and 2,078.60 is: 3,117.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.07 : 10,513.89 = 2,078.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.07/10,513.89 = 2,078.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.07x = 10,513.89 × 2,078.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.07x = 21,854,171.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,854,171.75/7,009.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.98

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