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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,021.46, 10,533.33 and 2,639.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,021.46, 10,533.33 and 2,639.27 is: 3,959.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,021.46 : 10,533.33 = 2,639.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,021.46/10,533.33 = 2,639.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,021.46x = 10,533.33 × 2,639.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,021.46x = 27,800,301.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,800,301.87/7,021.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.33

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