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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.03, 10,550.16 and 2,101.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.03, 10,550.16 and 2,101.83 is: 3,153.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.03 : 10,550.16 = 2,101.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.03/10,550.16 = 2,101.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.03x = 10,550.16 × 2,101.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.03x = 22,174,579.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,174,579.53/7,032.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.37

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