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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.32, 10,540.62 and 2,096.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.32, 10,540.62 and 2,096.76 is: 3,145.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.32 : 10,540.62 = 2,096.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.32/10,540.62 = 2,096.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.32x = 10,540.62 × 2,096.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.32x = 22,101,150.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,101,150.39/7,027.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.03

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