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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,096.73, 10,643.82 and 1,901.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,096.73, 10,643.82 and 1,901.39 is: 2,851.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,096.73 : 10,643.82 = 1,901.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,096.73/10,643.82 = 1,901.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,096.73x = 10,643.82 × 1,901.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,096.73x = 20,238,052.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,238,052.91/7,096.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.74

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