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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.03, 10,537.58 and 2,026.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.03, 10,537.58 and 2,026.38 is: 3,040.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.03 : 10,537.58 = 2,026.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.03/10,537.58 = 2,026.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.03x = 10,537.58 × 2,026.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.03x = 21,353,141.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,353,141.36/7,024.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.01

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