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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.82, 10,553.62 and 2,105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.82, 10,553.62 and 2,105.34 is: 3,157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.82 : 10,553.62 = 2,105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.82/10,553.62 = 2,105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.82x = 10,553.62 × 2,105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.82x = 22,218,958.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,218,958.33/7,035.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.98

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