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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.20, 10,543.67 and 2,097.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.20, 10,543.67 and 2,097.73 is: 3,147.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.20 : 10,543.67 = 2,097.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.20/10,543.67 = 2,097.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.20x = 10,543.67 × 2,097.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.20x = 22,117,772.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,117,772.87/7,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.00

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