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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,017.30, 10,527.96 and 2,087.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,017.30, 10,527.96 and 2,087.04 is: 3,131.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,017.30 : 10,527.96 = 2,087.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,017.30/10,527.96 = 2,087.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,017.30x = 10,527.96 × 2,087.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,017.30x = 21,972,273.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,972,273.64/7,017.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.16

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