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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.96, 10,537.48 and 2,641.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.96, 10,537.48 and 2,641.42 is: 3,962.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.96 : 10,537.48 = 2,641.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.96/10,537.48 = 2,641.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.96x = 10,537.48 × 2,641.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.96x = 27,833,862.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,833,862.67/7,023.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.70

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