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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.17, 10,552.68 and 2,656.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.17, 10,552.68 and 2,656.26 is: 3,982.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.17 : 10,552.68 = 2,656.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.17/10,552.68 = 2,656.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.17x = 10,552.68 × 2,656.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.17x = 28,030,661.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,030,661.78/7,039.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.10

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