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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.97, 10,539.23 and 2,409.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.97, 10,539.23 and 2,409.97 is: 3,614.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.97 : 10,539.23 = 2,409.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.97/10,539.23 = 2,409.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.97x = 10,539.23 × 2,409.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.97x = 25,399,181.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,399,181.45/7,026.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.53

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