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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,021.72, 10,533.30 and 2,638

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,021.72, 10,533.30 and 2,638 is: 3,957.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,021.72 : 10,533.30 = 2,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,021.72/10,533.30 = 2,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,021.72x = 10,533.30 × 2,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,021.72x = 27,786,845.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,786,845.40/7,021.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.27

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