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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.08, 10,531.50 and 2,639.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.08, 10,531.50 and 2,639.98 is: 3,959.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.08 : 10,531.50 = 2,639.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.08/10,531.50 = 2,639.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.08x = 10,531.50 × 2,639.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.08x = 27,802,949.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,802,949.37/7,022.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.36

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