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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.50, 10,562.40 and 2,661.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.50, 10,562.40 and 2,661.02 is: 3,991.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.50 : 10,562.40 = 2,661.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.50/10,562.40 = 2,661.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.50x = 10,562.40 × 2,661.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.50x = 28,106,757.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,106,757.65/7,041.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.59

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