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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.23, 10,549.77 and 2,103.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.23, 10,549.77 and 2,103.22 is: 3,154.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.23 : 10,549.77 = 2,103.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.23/10,549.77 = 2,103.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.23x = 10,549.77 × 2,103.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.23x = 22,188,487.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,188,487.26/7,034.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.36

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