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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.64, 10,539.92 and 2,409.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.64, 10,539.92 and 2,409.52 is: 3,614.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.64 : 10,539.92 = 2,409.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.64/10,539.92 = 2,409.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.64x = 10,539.92 × 2,409.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.64x = 25,396,148.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,396,148.04/7,026.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.27

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