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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.46, 10,535.06 and 2,642.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.46, 10,535.06 and 2,642.36 is: 3,962.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.46 : 10,535.06 = 2,642.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.46/10,535.06 = 2,642.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.46x = 10,535.06 × 2,642.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.46x = 27,837,375.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,837,375.07/7,024.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.92

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