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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.23, 10,551.27 and 2,104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.23, 10,551.27 and 2,104.22 is: 3,155.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.23 : 10,551.27 = 2,104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.23/10,551.27 = 2,104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.23x = 10,551.27 × 2,104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.23x = 22,202,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,202,193.36/7,035.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.86

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