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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.66, 10,531.89 and 2,641.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.66, 10,531.89 and 2,641.32 is: 3,958.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.66 : 10,531.89 = 2,641.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.66/10,531.89 = 2,641.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.66x = 10,531.89 × 2,641.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.66x = 27,818,091.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,818,091.69/7,026.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.94

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