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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.40, 10,541.46 and 2,347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.40, 10,541.46 and 2,347.24 is: 3,521.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.40 : 10,541.46 = 2,347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.40/10,541.46 = 2,347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.40x = 10,541.46 × 2,347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.40x = 24,743,336.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,743,336.57/7,026.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.48

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