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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.97, 10,542.45 and 2,097.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.97, 10,542.45 and 2,097.65 is: 3,146.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.97 : 10,542.45 = 2,097.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.97/10,542.45 = 2,097.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.97x = 10,542.45 × 2,097.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.97x = 22,114,345.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,114,345.16/7,027.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.62

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