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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.95, 10,542.01 and 2,096.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.95, 10,542.01 and 2,096.40 is: 3,145.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.95 : 10,542.01 = 2,096.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.95/10,542.01 = 2,096.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.95x = 10,542.01 × 2,096.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.95x = 22,100,264.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,100,264.52/7,026.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.07

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