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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.66, 10,527.39 and 2,638.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.66, 10,527.39 and 2,638.32 is: 3,954.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.66 : 10,527.39 = 2,638.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.66/10,527.39 = 2,638.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.66x = 10,527.39 × 2,638.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.66x = 27,774,623.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,774,623.58/7,023.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.44

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