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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.26, 10,538.45 and 2,346.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.26, 10,538.45 and 2,346.17 is: 3,518.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.26 : 10,538.45 = 2,346.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.26/10,538.45 = 2,346.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.26x = 10,538.45 × 2,346.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.26x = 24,724,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,724,952.81/7,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.44

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