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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,038.03, 10,556.43 and 2,108.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,038.03, 10,556.43 and 2,108.78 is: 3,162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,038.03 : 10,556.43 = 2,108.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,038.03/10,556.43 = 2,108.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,038.03x = 10,556.43 × 2,108.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,038.03x = 22,261,135.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,261,135.67/7,038.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.98

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