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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,017.58, 10,526.27 and 2,020.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,017.58, 10,526.27 and 2,020.08 is: 3,030.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,017.58 : 10,526.27 = 2,020.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,017.58/10,526.27 = 2,020.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,017.58x = 10,526.27 × 2,020.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,017.58x = 21,263,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,263,907.50/7,017.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.09

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