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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,037.53, 10,555.68 and 2,108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,037.53, 10,555.68 and 2,108.27 is: 3,162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,037.53 : 10,555.68 = 2,108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,037.53/10,555.68 = 2,108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,037.53x = 10,555.68 × 2,108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,037.53x = 22,254,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,254,249.86/7,037.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.23

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