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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.17, 10,546.44 and 2,099.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.17, 10,546.44 and 2,099.28 is: 3,149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.17 : 10,546.44 = 2,099.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.17/10,546.44 = 2,099.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.17x = 10,546.44 × 2,099.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.17x = 22,139,930.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,139,930.56/7,030.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.27

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