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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.86, 10,546.72 and 2,099.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.86, 10,546.72 and 2,099.66 is: 3,150.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.86 : 10,546.72 = 2,099.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.86/10,546.72 = 2,099.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.86x = 10,546.72 × 2,099.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.86x = 22,144,526.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,144,526.12/7,029.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.07

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