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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.16, 10,544.48 and 2,097.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.16, 10,544.48 and 2,097.96 is: 3,147.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.16 : 10,544.48 = 2,097.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.16/10,544.48 = 2,097.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.16x = 10,544.48 × 2,097.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.16x = 22,121,897.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,121,897.26/7,029.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.16

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