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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.53, 10,550.91 and 2,102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.53, 10,550.91 and 2,102.33 is: 3,154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.53 : 10,550.91 = 2,102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.53/10,550.91 = 2,102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.53x = 10,550.91 × 2,102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.53x = 22,181,494.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,181,494.62/7,032.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.13

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