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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.54, 10,555.42 and 2,105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.54, 10,555.42 and 2,105.34 is: 3,158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.54 : 10,555.42 = 2,105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.54/10,555.42 = 2,105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.54x = 10,555.42 × 2,105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.54x = 22,222,747.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,222,747.94/7,035.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.64

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