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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.72, 10,549.58 and 2,101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.72, 10,549.58 and 2,101.96 is: 3,153.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.72 : 10,549.58 = 2,101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.72/10,549.58 = 2,101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.72x = 10,549.58 × 2,101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.72x = 22,174,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,174,795.18/7,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.09

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