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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.66, 10,534.88 and 2,643.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.66, 10,534.88 and 2,643.32 is: 3,961.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.66 : 10,534.88 = 2,643.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.66/10,534.88 = 2,643.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.66x = 10,534.88 × 2,643.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.66x = 27,847,059.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,847,059.00/7,028.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.93

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