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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.37, 10,542.56 and 2,098.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.37, 10,542.56 and 2,098.10 is: 3,147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.37 : 10,542.56 = 2,098.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.37/10,542.56 = 2,098.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.37x = 10,542.56 × 2,098.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.37x = 22,119,361.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,119,361.00/7,028.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.15

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