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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,021.84, 10,532.44 and 2,638.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,021.84, 10,532.44 and 2,638.96 is: 3,958.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,021.84 : 10,532.44 = 2,638.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,021.84/10,532.44 = 2,638.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,021.84x = 10,532.44 × 2,638.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,021.84x = 27,794,687.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,794,687.86/7,021.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.32

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