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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.53, 10,549.41 and 2,101.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.53, 10,549.41 and 2,101.33 is: 3,152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.53 : 10,549.41 = 2,101.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.53/10,549.41 = 2,101.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.53x = 10,549.41 × 2,101.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.53x = 22,167,728.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,167,728.46/7,031.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.62

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