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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.45, 10,538.46 and 2,643.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.45, 10,538.46 and 2,643.95 is: 3,965.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.45 : 10,538.46 = 2,643.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.45/10,538.46 = 2,643.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.45x = 10,538.46 × 2,643.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.45x = 27,863,108.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,863,108.62/7,026.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.46

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