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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.63, 10,516.14 and 2,626.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.63, 10,516.14 and 2,626.44 is: 3,940.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.63 : 10,516.14 = 2,626.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.63/10,516.14 = 2,626.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.63x = 10,516.14 × 2,626.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.63x = 27,620,010.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,620,010.74/7,008.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.86

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