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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.30, 10,552.88 and 2,105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.30, 10,552.88 and 2,105.30 is: 3,157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.30 : 10,552.88 = 2,105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.30/10,552.88 = 2,105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.30x = 10,552.88 × 2,105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.30x = 22,216,978.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,216,978.26/7,036.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.48

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