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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.80, 10,552.13 and 2,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.80, 10,552.13 and 2,104.80 is: 3,156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.80 : 10,552.13 = 2,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.80/10,552.13 = 2,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.80x = 10,552.13 × 2,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.80x = 22,210,123.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,210,123.22/7,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.73

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