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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.43, 10,554.66 and 2,106.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.43, 10,554.66 and 2,106.09 is: 3,159.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.43 : 10,554.66 = 2,106.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.43/10,554.66 = 2,106.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.43x = 10,554.66 × 2,106.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.43x = 22,229,063.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,229,063.88/7,036.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.14

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