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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.17, 10,544.08 and 2,097.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.17, 10,544.08 and 2,097.81 is: 3,147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.17 : 10,544.08 = 2,097.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.17/10,544.08 = 2,097.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.17x = 10,544.08 × 2,097.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.17x = 22,119,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,119,431.68/7,028.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.25

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