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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.28, 10,529.40 and 2,640.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.28, 10,529.40 and 2,640.22 is: 3,958.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.28 : 10,529.40 = 2,640.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.28/10,529.40 = 2,640.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.28x = 10,529.40 × 2,640.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.28x = 27,799,932.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,799,932.47/7,023.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.25

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