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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.66, 10,553.90 and 2,104.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.66, 10,553.90 and 2,104.79 is: 3,157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.66 : 10,553.90 = 2,104.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.66/10,553.90 = 2,104.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.66x = 10,553.90 × 2,104.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.66x = 22,213,679.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,213,679.89/7,035.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.30

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