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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.48, 10,538.24 and 2,094.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.48, 10,538.24 and 2,094.52 is: 3,142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.48 : 10,538.24 = 2,094.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.48/10,538.24 = 2,094.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.48x = 10,538.24 × 2,094.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.48x = 22,072,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,072,554.44/7,024.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.23

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