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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.72, 10,535.46 and 3,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.72, 10,535.46 and 3,127 is: 4,689.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.72 : 10,535.46 = 3,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.72/10,535.46 = 3,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.72x = 10,535.46 × 3,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.72x = 32,944,383.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,944,383.42/7,024.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.78

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