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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.02, 10,547.89 and 2,100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.02, 10,547.89 and 2,100.55 is: 3,151.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.02 : 10,547.89 = 2,100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.02/10,547.89 = 2,100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.02x = 10,547.89 × 2,100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.02x = 22,156,370.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,156,370.34/7,031.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.23

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