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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.84, 10,546.52 and 2,099.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.84, 10,546.52 and 2,099.46 is: 3,149.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.84 : 10,546.52 = 2,099.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.84/10,546.52 = 2,099.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.84x = 10,546.52 × 2,099.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.84x = 22,141,996.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,141,996.88/7,029.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.72

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