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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,089.58, 10,627.43 and 2,643.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,089.58, 10,627.43 and 2,643.99 is: 3,963.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,089.58 : 10,627.43 = 2,643.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,089.58/10,627.43 = 2,643.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,089.58x = 10,627.43 × 2,643.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,089.58x = 28,098,818.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,098,818.65/7,089.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.40

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