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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.54, 10,556.92 and 2,106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.54, 10,556.92 and 2,106.34 is: 3,160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.54 : 10,556.92 = 2,106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.54/10,556.92 = 2,106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.54x = 10,556.92 × 2,106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.54x = 22,236,462.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,236,462.87/7,036.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.14

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