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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.49, 10,540.82 and 2,644.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.49, 10,540.82 and 2,644.26 is: 3,966.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.49 : 10,540.82 = 2,644.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.49/10,540.82 = 2,644.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.49x = 10,540.82 × 2,644.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.49x = 27,872,668.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,872,668.69/7,026.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.80

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