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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.42, 10,516.46 and 2,082.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.42, 10,516.46 and 2,082.38 is: 3,122.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.42 : 10,516.46 = 2,082.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.42/10,516.46 = 2,082.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.42x = 10,516.46 × 2,082.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.42x = 21,899,265.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,899,265.97/7,013.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.48

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