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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.55, 10,548.84 and 2,102.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.55, 10,548.84 and 2,102.04 is: 3,153.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.55 : 10,548.84 = 2,102.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.55/10,548.84 = 2,102.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.55x = 10,548.84 × 2,102.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.55x = 22,174,083.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,174,083.63/7,032.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.06

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