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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,037.91, 10,556.61 and 2,107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,037.91, 10,556.61 and 2,107.58 is: 3,161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,037.91 : 10,556.61 = 2,107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,037.91/10,556.61 = 2,107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,037.91x = 10,556.61 × 2,107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,037.91x = 22,248,847.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,248,847.32/7,037.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.29

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