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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.82, 10,540.63 and 2,644.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.82, 10,540.63 and 2,644.31 is: 3,966.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.82 : 10,540.63 = 2,644.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.82/10,540.63 = 2,644.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.82x = 10,540.63 × 2,644.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.82x = 27,872,713.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,872,713.06/7,026.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.62

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