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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.35, 10,513.95 and 2,079.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.35, 10,513.95 and 2,079.03 is: 3,118.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.35 : 10,513.95 = 2,079.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.35/10,513.95 = 2,079.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.35x = 10,513.95 × 2,079.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.35x = 21,858,860.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,858,860.79/7,009.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.53

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