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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.36, 10,546.02 and 2,101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.36, 10,546.02 and 2,101.08 is: 3,150.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.36 : 10,546.02 = 2,101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.36/10,546.02 = 2,101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.36x = 10,546.02 × 2,101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.36x = 22,158,031.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,158,031.70/7,032.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.87

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