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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.34, 10,551.54 and 2,106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.34, 10,551.54 and 2,106.68 is: 3,159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.34 : 10,551.54 = 2,106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.34/10,551.54 = 2,106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.34x = 10,551.54 × 2,106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.34x = 22,228,718.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,228,718.29/7,036.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.13

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