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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.16, 10,543.38 and 2,098.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.16, 10,543.38 and 2,098.84 is: 3,148.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.16 : 10,543.38 = 2,098.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.16/10,543.38 = 2,098.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.16x = 10,543.38 × 2,098.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.16x = 22,128,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,128,867.68/7,029.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.15

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