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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,010.62, 10,514.10 and 2,078.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,010.62, 10,514.10 and 2,078.94 is: 3,117.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,010.62 : 10,514.10 = 2,078.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,010.62/10,514.10 = 2,078.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,010.62x = 10,514.10 × 2,078.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,010.62x = 21,858,183.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,858,183.05/7,010.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.87

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