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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,094.79, 10,647.18 and 2,656.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,094.79, 10,647.18 and 2,656.26 is: 3,986.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,094.79 : 10,647.18 = 2,656.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,094.79/10,647.18 = 2,656.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,094.79x = 10,647.18 × 2,656.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,094.79x = 28,281,678.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,281,678.35/7,094.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.26

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