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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.89, 10,540.17 and 3,126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.89, 10,540.17 and 3,126.63 is: 4,691.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.89 : 10,540.17 = 3,126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.89/10,540.17 = 3,126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.89x = 10,540.17 × 3,126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.89x = 32,955,211.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,955,211.73/7,024.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.21

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