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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.74, 10,547.57 and 2,102.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.74, 10,547.57 and 2,102.76 is: 3,153.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.74 : 10,547.57 = 2,102.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.74/10,547.57 = 2,102.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.74x = 10,547.57 × 2,102.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.74x = 22,178,997.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,178,997.78/7,032.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.68

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