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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.18, 10,550.47 and 2,102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.18, 10,550.47 and 2,102.02 is: 3,153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.18 : 10,550.47 = 2,102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.18/10,550.47 = 2,102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.18x = 10,550.47 × 2,102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.18x = 22,177,298.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,177,298.95/7,032.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.69

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