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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,010.94, 10,514.80 and 2,079.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,010.94, 10,514.80 and 2,079.39 is: 3,118.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,010.94 : 10,514.80 = 2,079.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,010.94/10,514.80 = 2,079.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,010.94x = 10,514.80 × 2,079.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,010.94x = 21,864,369.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,864,369.97/7,010.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.61

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