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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.79, 10,540.54 and 2,346.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.79, 10,540.54 and 2,346.61 is: 3,520.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.79 : 10,540.54 = 2,346.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.79/10,540.54 = 2,346.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.79x = 10,540.54 × 2,346.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.79x = 24,734,536.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,734,536.57/7,026.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.03

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