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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.65, 10,539.82 and 2,096.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.65, 10,539.82 and 2,096.18 is: 3,144.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.65 : 10,539.82 = 2,096.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.65/10,539.82 = 2,096.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.65x = 10,539.82 × 2,096.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.65x = 22,093,349.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,093,349.33/7,026.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.22

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