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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.34, 10,539.42 and 2,095.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.34, 10,539.42 and 2,095.24 is: 3,142.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.34 : 10,539.42 = 2,095.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.34/10,539.42 = 2,095.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.34x = 10,539.42 × 2,095.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.34x = 22,082,614.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,082,614.36/7,026.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.83

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