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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.41, 10,542.63 and 2,097.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.41, 10,542.63 and 2,097.45 is: 3,146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.41 : 10,542.63 = 2,097.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.41/10,542.63 = 2,097.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.41x = 10,542.63 × 2,097.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.41x = 22,112,639.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,112,639.29/7,027.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.63

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