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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.80, 10,535.60 and 2,096.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.80, 10,535.60 and 2,096.84 is: 3,145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.80 : 10,535.60 = 2,096.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.80/10,535.60 = 2,096.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.80x = 10,535.60 × 2,096.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.80x = 22,091,467.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,091,467.50/7,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.23

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