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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.81, 10,529.20 and 2,644.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.81, 10,529.20 and 2,644.17 is: 3,963.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.81 : 10,529.20 = 2,644.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.81/10,529.20 = 2,644.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.81x = 10,529.20 × 2,644.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.81x = 27,840,994.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,840,994.76/7,023.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.80

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