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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.27, 10,544.96 and 2,099.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.27, 10,544.96 and 2,099.75 is: 3,149.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.27 : 10,544.96 = 2,099.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.27/10,544.96 = 2,099.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.27x = 10,544.96 × 2,099.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.27x = 22,141,732.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,141,732.28/7,031.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.04

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