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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.24, 10,539.40 and 2,644.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.24, 10,539.40 and 2,644.60 is: 3,966.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.24 : 10,539.40 = 2,644.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.24/10,539.40 = 2,644.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.24x = 10,539.40 × 2,644.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.24x = 27,872,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,872,497.24/7,027.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.35

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