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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027, 10,541.53 and 2,867.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027, 10,541.53 and 2,867.26 is: 4,301.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027 : 10,541.53 = 2,867.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027/10,541.53 = 2,867.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027x = 10,541.53 × 2,867.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027x = 30,225,307.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,225,307.31/7,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.31

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