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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,138.64, 10,699.32 and 3,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,138.64, 10,699.32 and 3,026 is: 4,535.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,138.64 : 10,699.32 = 3,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,138.64/10,699.32 = 3,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,138.64x = 10,699.32 × 3,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,138.64x = 32,376,142.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,376,142.32/7,138.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.34

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