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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.36, 10,544.98 and 2,647.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.36, 10,544.98 and 2,647.80 is: 3,973.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.36 : 10,544.98 = 2,647.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.36/10,544.98 = 2,647.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.36x = 10,544.98 × 2,647.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.36x = 27,920,998.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,920,998.04/7,026.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.75

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