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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.20, 10,542.17 and 2,096.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.20, 10,542.17 and 2,096.73 is: 3,145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.20 : 10,542.17 = 2,096.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.20/10,542.17 = 2,096.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.20x = 10,542.17 × 2,096.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.20x = 22,104,089.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,104,089.35/7,027.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.50

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