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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.72, 10,542.08 and 2,096.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.72, 10,542.08 and 2,096.96 is: 3,145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.72 : 10,542.08 = 2,096.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.72/10,542.08 = 2,096.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.72x = 10,542.08 × 2,096.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.72x = 22,106,320.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,106,320.08/7,027.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.59

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