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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,011.26, 10,518.71 and 2,628.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,011.26, 10,518.71 and 2,628.75 is: 3,943.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,011.26 : 10,518.71 = 2,628.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,011.26/10,518.71 = 2,628.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,011.26x = 10,518.71 × 2,628.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,011.26x = 27,651,045.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,651,045.77/7,011.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.81

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