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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.66, 10,551.93 and 2,104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.66, 10,551.93 and 2,104.67 is: 3,156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.66 : 10,551.93 = 2,104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.66/10,551.93 = 2,104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.66x = 10,551.93 × 2,104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.66x = 22,208,277.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,208,277.75/7,035.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.53

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