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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.58, 10,539.93 and 4,102.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.58, 10,539.93 and 4,102.89 is: 6,156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.58 : 10,539.93 = 4,102.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.58/10,539.93 = 4,102.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.58x = 10,539.93 × 4,102.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.58x = 43,244,173.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,244,173.40/7,024.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.13

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