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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.72, 10,545.08 and 2,098.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.72, 10,545.08 and 2,098.96 is: 3,148.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.72 : 10,545.08 = 2,098.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.72/10,545.08 = 2,098.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.72x = 10,545.08 × 2,098.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.72x = 22,133,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,133,701.12/7,029.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.59

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