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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.48, 10,552.50 and 2,104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.48, 10,552.50 and 2,104.74 is: 3,156.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.48 : 10,552.50 = 2,104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.48/10,552.50 = 2,104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.48x = 10,552.50 × 2,104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.48x = 22,210,268.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,210,268.85/7,035.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.89

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