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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.39, 10,542.45 and 2,096.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.39, 10,542.45 and 2,096.92 is: 3,145.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.39 : 10,542.45 = 2,096.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.39/10,542.45 = 2,096.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.39x = 10,542.45 × 2,096.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.39x = 22,106,674.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,106,674.25/7,027.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.79

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