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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.91, 10,552.38 and 2,103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.91, 10,552.38 and 2,103.95 is: 3,156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.91 : 10,552.38 = 2,103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.91/10,552.38 = 2,103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.91x = 10,552.38 × 2,103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.91x = 22,201,679.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,201,679.90/7,033.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.38

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