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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.58, 10,513.96 and 2,626.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.58, 10,513.96 and 2,626.68 is: 3,939.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.58 : 10,513.96 = 2,626.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.58/10,513.96 = 2,626.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.58x = 10,513.96 × 2,626.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.58x = 27,616,808.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,616,808.45/7,009.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.87

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