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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,025.70, 10,538.55 and 2,644.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,025.70, 10,538.55 and 2,644.14 is: 3,966.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,025.70 : 10,538.55 = 2,644.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,025.70/10,538.55 = 2,644.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,025.70x = 10,538.55 × 2,644.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,025.70x = 27,865,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,865,401.60/7,025.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.21

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