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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.04, 10,549.50 and 2,103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.04, 10,549.50 and 2,103.04 is: 3,154.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.04 : 10,549.50 = 2,103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.04/10,549.50 = 2,103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.04x = 10,549.50 × 2,103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.04x = 22,186,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,186,020.48/7,034.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.09

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