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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.32, 10,513.88 and 2,082.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.32, 10,513.88 and 2,082.30 is: 3,123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.32 : 10,513.88 = 2,082.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.32/10,513.88 = 2,082.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.32x = 10,513.88 × 2,082.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.32x = 21,893,052.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,893,052.32/7,009.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.42

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