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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.66, 10,541.13 and 2,097.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.66, 10,541.13 and 2,097.34 is: 3,145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.66 : 10,541.13 = 2,097.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.66/10,541.13 = 2,097.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.66x = 10,541.13 × 2,097.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.66x = 22,108,333.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,108,333.59/7,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.90

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