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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.20, 10,539.90 and 2,095.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.20, 10,539.90 and 2,095.52 is: 3,143.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.20 : 10,539.90 = 2,095.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.20/10,539.90 = 2,095.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.20x = 10,539.90 × 2,095.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.20x = 22,086,571.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,086,571.25/7,026.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.46

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