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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,037.54, 10,558.11 and 2,107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,037.54, 10,558.11 and 2,107.16 is: 3,161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,037.54 : 10,558.11 = 2,107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,037.54/10,558.11 = 2,107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,037.54x = 10,558.11 × 2,107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,037.54x = 22,247,627.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,247,627.07/7,037.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.28

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