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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.45, 10,541.39 and 2,096.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.45, 10,541.39 and 2,096.07 is: 3,144.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.45 : 10,541.39 = 2,096.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.45/10,541.39 = 2,096.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.45x = 10,541.39 × 2,096.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.45x = 22,095,491.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,095,491.34/7,026.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.62

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