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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,010.28, 10,513.80 and 2,078.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,010.28, 10,513.80 and 2,078.76 is: 3,117.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,010.28 : 10,513.80 = 2,078.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,010.28/10,513.80 = 2,078.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,010.28x = 10,513.80 × 2,078.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,010.28x = 21,855,666.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,855,666.89/7,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.66

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