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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.72, 10,555.58 and 2,105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.72, 10,555.58 and 2,105.96 is: 3,159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.72 : 10,555.58 = 2,105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.72/10,555.58 = 2,105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.72x = 10,555.58 × 2,105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.72x = 22,229,629.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,229,629.26/7,036.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.09

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