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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.18, 10,545.97 and 3,329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.18, 10,545.97 and 3,329.42 is: 4,996.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.18 : 10,545.97 = 3,329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.18/10,545.97 = 3,329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.18x = 10,545.97 × 3,329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.18x = 35,111,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,111,963.44/7,027.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.59

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