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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.19, 10,548.73 and 2,102.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.19, 10,548.73 and 2,102.17 is: 3,152.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.19 : 10,548.73 = 2,102.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.19/10,548.73 = 2,102.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.19x = 10,548.73 × 2,102.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.19x = 22,175,219.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,175,219.78/7,034.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.49

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