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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.41, 10,539.36 and 1,761.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.41, 10,539.36 and 1,761.46 is: 2,642.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.41 : 10,539.36 = 1,761.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.41/10,539.36 = 1,761.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.41x = 10,539.36 × 1,761.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.41x = 18,564,680.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,564,680.85/7,026.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.13

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