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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.36, 10,549.92 and 2,104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.36, 10,549.92 and 2,104.05 is: 3,155.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.36 : 10,549.92 = 2,104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.36/10,549.92 = 2,104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.36x = 10,549.92 × 2,104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.36x = 22,197,571.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,197,571.04/7,035.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.15

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