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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.91, 10,532.26 and 2,641.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.91, 10,532.26 and 2,641.57 is: 3,959.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.91 : 10,532.26 = 2,641.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.91/10,532.26 = 2,641.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.91x = 10,532.26 × 2,641.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.91x = 27,821,702.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,821,702.05/7,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.31

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