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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,021.41, 10,524.02 and 2,636.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,021.41, 10,524.02 and 2,636.07 is: 3,951.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,021.41 : 10,524.02 = 2,636.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,021.41/10,524.02 = 2,636.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,021.41x = 10,524.02 × 2,636.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,021.41x = 27,742,040.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,742,040.22/7,021.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.06

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