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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,037.69, 10,558.35 and 2,107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,037.69, 10,558.35 and 2,107.22 is: 3,161.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,037.69 : 10,558.35 = 2,107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,037.69/10,558.35 = 2,107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,037.69x = 10,558.35 × 2,107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,037.69x = 22,248,713.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,248,713.50/7,037.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.37

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