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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.41, 10,521.74 and 2,082.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.41, 10,521.74 and 2,082.94 is: 3,124.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.41 : 10,521.74 = 2,082.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.41/10,521.74 = 2,082.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.41x = 10,521.74 × 2,082.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.41x = 21,916,153.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,916,153.12/7,013.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.89

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