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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.02, 10,542.23 and 2,097.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.02, 10,542.23 and 2,097.04 is: 3,146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.02 : 10,542.23 = 2,097.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.02/10,542.23 = 2,097.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.02x = 10,542.23 × 2,097.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.02x = 22,107,478.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,107,478.00/7,027.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.07

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