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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,688.64, 10,027.48 and 2,526.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,688.64, 10,027.48 and 2,526.28 is: 3,787.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,688.64 : 10,027.48 = 2,526.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,688.64/10,027.48 = 2,526.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,688.64x = 10,027.48 × 2,526.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,688.64x = 25,332,215.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,332,215.86/6,688.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.35

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