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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.56, 10,543.32 and 2,869.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.56, 10,543.32 and 2,869.52 is: 4,305.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.56 : 10,543.32 = 2,869.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.56/10,543.32 = 2,869.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.56x = 10,543.32 × 2,869.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.56x = 30,254,267.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,254,267.61/7,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.70

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