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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.03, 10,539.50 and 2,584.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.03, 10,539.50 and 2,584.89 is: 3,877.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.03 : 10,539.50 = 2,584.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.03/10,539.50 = 2,584.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.03x = 10,539.50 × 2,584.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.03x = 27,243,435.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,243,435.23/7,026.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.50

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