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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.12, 10,541.88 and 2,097.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.12, 10,541.88 and 2,097.48 is: 3,145.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.12 : 10,541.88 = 2,097.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.12/10,541.88 = 2,097.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.12x = 10,541.88 × 2,097.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.12x = 22,111,382.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,111,382.46/7,029.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.68

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