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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.08, 10,540.50 and 2,095.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.08, 10,540.50 and 2,095.61 is: 3,143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.08 : 10,540.50 = 2,095.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.08/10,540.50 = 2,095.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.08x = 10,540.50 × 2,095.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.08x = 22,088,716.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,088,716.64/7,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.82

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