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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.41, 10,538.13 and 2,094.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.41, 10,538.13 and 2,094.35 is: 3,141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.41 : 10,538.13 = 2,094.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.41/10,538.13 = 2,094.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.41x = 10,538.13 × 2,094.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.41x = 22,070,479.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,070,479.87/7,024.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.97

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