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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.33, 10,536.62 and 2,641.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.33, 10,536.62 and 2,641.53 is: 3,961.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.33 : 10,536.62 = 2,641.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.33/10,536.62 = 2,641.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.33x = 10,536.62 × 2,641.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.33x = 27,832,784.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,832,784.62/7,026.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.21

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