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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.91, 10,553.88 and 2,104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.91, 10,553.88 and 2,104.95 is: 3,157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.91 : 10,553.88 = 2,104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.91/10,553.88 = 2,104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.91x = 10,553.88 × 2,104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.91x = 22,215,389.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,215,389.71/7,034.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.88

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