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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.15, 10,541.16 and 2,644.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.15, 10,541.16 and 2,644.58 is: 3,966.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.15 : 10,541.16 = 2,644.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.15/10,541.16 = 2,644.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.15x = 10,541.16 × 2,644.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.15x = 27,876,927.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,876,927.69/7,028.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.47

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