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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.61, 10,537.46 and 2,641.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.61, 10,537.46 and 2,641.97 is: 3,963.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.61 : 10,537.46 = 2,641.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.61/10,537.46 = 2,641.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.61x = 10,537.46 × 2,641.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.61x = 27,839,639.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,839,639.99/7,024.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.16

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