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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.96, 10,542.62 and 3,327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.96, 10,542.62 and 3,327.18 is: 4,993.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.96 : 10,542.62 = 3,327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.96/10,542.62 = 3,327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.96x = 10,542.62 × 3,327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.96x = 35,077,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,077,194.41/7,024.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.23

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