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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.35, 10,539.51 and 2,099.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.35, 10,539.51 and 2,099.44 is: 3,149.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.35 : 10,539.51 = 2,099.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.35/10,539.51 = 2,099.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.35x = 10,539.51 × 2,099.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.35x = 22,127,042.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,127,042.53/7,026.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.15

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