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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.95, 10,551.47 and 2,103.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.95, 10,551.47 and 2,103.21 is: 3,154.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.95 : 10,551.47 = 2,103.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.95/10,551.47 = 2,103.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.95x = 10,551.47 × 2,103.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.95x = 22,191,946.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,191,946.70/7,033.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.98

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