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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.20, 10,551.84 and 2,103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.20, 10,551.84 and 2,103.46 is: 3,155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.20 : 10,551.84 = 2,103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.20/10,551.84 = 2,103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.20x = 10,551.84 × 2,103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.20x = 22,195,373.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,195,373.37/7,034.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.35

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