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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.60, 10,544.28 and 2,643.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.60, 10,544.28 and 2,643.48 is: 3,966.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.60 : 10,544.28 = 2,643.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.60/10,544.28 = 2,643.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.60x = 10,544.28 × 2,643.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.60x = 27,873,593.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,873,593.29/7,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.87

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