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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.23, 10,551.98 and 2,036.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.23, 10,551.98 and 2,036.53 is: 3,054.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.23 : 10,551.98 = 2,036.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.23/10,551.98 = 2,036.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.23x = 10,551.98 × 2,036.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.23x = 21,489,442.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,489,442.11/7,034.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.98

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