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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.86, 10,532.39 and 2,091.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.86, 10,532.39 and 2,091.76 is: 3,136.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.86 : 10,532.39 = 2,091.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.86/10,532.39 = 2,091.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.86x = 10,532.39 × 2,091.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.86x = 22,031,232.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,031,232.11/7,023.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.63

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