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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.95, 10,536.21 and 2,642.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.95, 10,536.21 and 2,642.45 is: 3,963.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.95 : 10,536.21 = 2,642.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.95/10,536.21 = 2,642.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.95x = 10,536.21 × 2,642.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.95x = 27,841,355.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,841,355.43/7,024.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.21

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