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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.03, 10,538.80 and 1,761.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.03, 10,538.80 and 1,761.09 is: 2,641.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.03 : 10,538.80 = 1,761.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.03/10,538.80 = 1,761.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.03x = 10,538.80 × 1,761.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.03x = 18,559,737.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,559,737.97/7,026.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,641.57

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