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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.28, 10,530.90 and 2,641.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.28, 10,530.90 and 2,641.22 is: 3,959.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.28 : 10,530.90 = 2,641.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.28/10,530.90 = 2,641.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.28x = 10,530.90 × 2,641.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.28x = 27,814,423.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,814,423.70/7,024.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.75

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