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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.44, 10,527 and 2,638.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.44, 10,527 and 2,638.10 is: 3,954.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.44 : 10,527 = 2,638.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.44/10,527 = 2,638.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.44x = 10,527 × 2,638.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.44x = 27,771,278.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,771,278.70/7,023.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.08

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