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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.68, 10,539.64 and 3,563.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.68, 10,539.64 and 3,563.84 is: 5,345.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.68 : 10,539.64 = 3,563.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.68/10,539.64 = 3,563.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.68x = 10,539.64 × 3,563.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.68x = 37,561,590.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,561,590.62/7,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,345.57

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