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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.16, 10,549.38 and 2,102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.16, 10,549.38 and 2,102.84 is: 3,154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.16 : 10,549.38 = 2,102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.16/10,549.38 = 2,102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.16x = 10,549.38 × 2,102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.16x = 22,183,658.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,183,658.24/7,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.15

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