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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.82, 10,544.37 and 2,099.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.82, 10,544.37 and 2,099.26 is: 3,148.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.82 : 10,544.37 = 2,099.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.82/10,544.37 = 2,099.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.82x = 10,544.37 × 2,099.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.82x = 22,135,374.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,135,374.17/7,029.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.78

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