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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.73, 10,542.58 and 2,099.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.73, 10,542.58 and 2,099.05 is: 3,147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.73 : 10,542.58 = 2,099.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.73/10,542.58 = 2,099.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.73x = 10,542.58 × 2,099.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.73x = 22,129,370.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,129,370.94/7,030.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.52

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