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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.96, 10,540.44 and 6,599.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.96, 10,540.44 and 6,599.28 is: 9,898.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.96 : 10,540.44 = 6,599.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.96/10,540.44 = 6,599.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.96x = 10,540.44 × 6,599.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.96x = 69,559,314.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,559,314.88/7,026.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,898.92

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