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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.33, 10,551.36 and 2,102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.33, 10,551.36 and 2,102.86 is: 3,154.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.33 : 10,551.36 = 2,102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.33/10,551.36 = 2,102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.33x = 10,551.36 × 2,102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.33x = 22,187,969.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,187,969.62/7,033.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.69

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