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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.92, 10,556.88 and 2,106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.92, 10,556.88 and 2,106.96 is: 3,160.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.92 : 10,556.88 = 2,106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.92/10,556.88 = 2,106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.92x = 10,556.88 × 2,106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.92x = 22,242,923.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,242,923.88/7,036.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.89

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