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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.14, 10,516.90 and 2,626.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.14, 10,516.90 and 2,626.94 is: 3,941.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.14 : 10,516.90 = 2,626.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.14/10,516.90 = 2,626.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.14x = 10,516.90 × 2,626.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.14x = 27,627,265.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,627,265.29/7,009.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.61

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