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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.65, 10,516.01 and 2,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.65, 10,516.01 and 2,079 is: 3,118.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.65 : 10,516.01 = 2,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.65/10,516.01 = 2,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.65x = 10,516.01 × 2,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.65x = 21,862,774.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,862,774.40/7,009.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.95

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