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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,010.96, 10,516.32 and 2,083.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,010.96, 10,516.32 and 2,083.92 is: 3,125.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,010.96 : 10,516.32 = 2,083.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,010.96/10,516.32 = 2,083.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,010.96x = 10,516.32 × 2,083.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,010.96x = 21,915,169.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,915,169.57/7,010.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.85

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