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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.12, 10,540.28 and 2,096.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.12, 10,540.28 and 2,096.48 is: 3,144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.12 : 10,540.28 = 2,096.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.12/10,540.28 = 2,096.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.12x = 10,540.28 × 2,096.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.12x = 22,097,486.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,097,486.21/7,028.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.15

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