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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.27, 10,540.22 and 2,346.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.27, 10,540.22 and 2,346.90 is: 3,520.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.27 : 10,540.22 = 2,346.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.27/10,540.22 = 2,346.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.27x = 10,540.22 × 2,346.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.27x = 24,736,842.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,736,842.32/7,026.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.62

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