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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.75, 10,542.15 and 2,347.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.75, 10,542.15 and 2,347.11 is: 3,521.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.75 : 10,542.15 = 2,347.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.75/10,542.15 = 2,347.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.75x = 10,542.15 × 2,347.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.75x = 24,743,585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,743,585.69/7,026.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.34

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