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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.40, 10,541.30 and 2,096.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.40, 10,541.30 and 2,096.43 is: 3,145.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.40 : 10,541.30 = 2,096.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.40/10,541.30 = 2,096.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.40x = 10,541.30 × 2,096.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.40x = 22,099,097.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,099,097.56/7,026.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.15

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