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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.41, 10,520.24 and 2,081.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.41, 10,520.24 and 2,081.94 is: 3,123.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.41 : 10,520.24 = 2,081.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.41/10,520.24 = 2,081.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.41x = 10,520.24 × 2,081.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.41x = 21,902,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,902,498.06/7,012.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.39

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