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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,037.93, 10,556.91 and 2,107.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,037.93, 10,556.91 and 2,107.59 is: 3,161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,037.93 : 10,556.91 = 2,107.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,037.93/10,556.91 = 2,107.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,037.93x = 10,556.91 × 2,107.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,037.93x = 22,249,637.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,249,637.95/7,037.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.39

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