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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.92, 10,552.38 and 2,103.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.92, 10,552.38 and 2,103.96 is: 3,156.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.92 : 10,552.38 = 2,103.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.92/10,552.38 = 2,103.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.92x = 10,552.38 × 2,103.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.92x = 22,201,785.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,201,785.42/7,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.39

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