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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.41, 10,530.51 and 2,861.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.41, 10,530.51 and 2,861.57 is: 4,288.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.41 : 10,530.51 = 2,861.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.41/10,530.51 = 2,861.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.41x = 10,530.51 × 2,861.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.41x = 30,133,738.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,133,738.85/7,026.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,288.64

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