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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.54, 10,539.68 and 2,096.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.54, 10,539.68 and 2,096.86 is: 3,144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.54 : 10,539.68 = 2,096.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.54/10,539.68 = 2,096.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.54x = 10,539.68 × 2,096.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.54x = 22,100,233.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,100,233.40/7,028.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.36

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