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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.65, 10,541.32 and 2,097.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.65, 10,541.32 and 2,097.18 is: 3,145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.65 : 10,541.32 = 2,097.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.65/10,541.32 = 2,097.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.65x = 10,541.32 × 2,097.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.65x = 22,107,045.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,107,045.48/7,027.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.72

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