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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.62, 10,544.11 and 2,098.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.62, 10,544.11 and 2,098.94 is: 3,147.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.62 : 10,544.11 = 2,098.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.62/10,544.11 = 2,098.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.62x = 10,544.11 × 2,098.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.62x = 22,131,396.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,131,396.28/7,030.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.86

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