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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.86, 10,533.69 and 2,406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.86, 10,533.69 and 2,406.62 is: 3,607.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.86 : 10,533.69 = 2,406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.86/10,533.69 = 2,406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.86x = 10,533.69 × 2,406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.86x = 25,350,589.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,350,589.03/7,026.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.67

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