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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.09, 10,548.02 and 2,102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.09, 10,548.02 and 2,102.81 is: 3,153.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.09 : 10,548.02 = 2,102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.09/10,548.02 = 2,102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.09x = 10,548.02 × 2,102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.09x = 22,180,493.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,180,493.79/7,034.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.29

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