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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.61, 10,544.06 and 2,646.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.61, 10,544.06 and 2,646.39 is: 3,970.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.61 : 10,544.06 = 2,646.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.61/10,544.06 = 2,646.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.61x = 10,544.06 × 2,646.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.61x = 27,903,681.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,903,681.71/7,028.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.01

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