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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.20, 10,541.34 and 2,096.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.20, 10,541.34 and 2,096.46 is: 3,144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.20 : 10,541.34 = 2,096.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.20/10,541.34 = 2,096.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.20x = 10,541.34 × 2,096.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.20x = 22,099,497.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,099,497.66/7,027.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.85

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