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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.83, 10,553.60 and 2,104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.83, 10,553.60 and 2,104.36 is: 3,156.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.83 : 10,553.60 = 2,104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.83/10,553.60 = 2,104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.83x = 10,553.60 × 2,104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.83x = 22,208,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,208,573.70/7,034.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.95

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