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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.49, 10,514.27 and 2,079.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.49, 10,514.27 and 2,079.17 is: 3,118.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.49 : 10,514.27 = 2,079.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.49/10,514.27 = 2,079.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.49x = 10,514.27 × 2,079.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.49x = 21,860,938.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,860,938.04/7,009.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.76

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