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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.26, 10,544.32 and 2,099.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.26, 10,544.32 and 2,099.24 is: 3,148.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.26 : 10,544.32 = 2,099.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.26/10,544.32 = 2,099.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.26x = 10,544.32 × 2,099.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.26x = 22,135,058.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,135,058.32/7,031.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.09

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