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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.16, 10,541.88 and 2,097.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.16, 10,541.88 and 2,097.84 is: 3,146.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.16 : 10,541.88 = 2,097.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.16/10,541.88 = 2,097.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.16x = 10,541.88 × 2,097.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.16x = 22,115,177.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,115,177.54/7,028.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.65

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