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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.27, 10,541.72 and 2,347.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.27, 10,541.72 and 2,347.90 is: 3,522.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.27 : 10,541.72 = 2,347.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.27/10,541.72 = 2,347.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.27x = 10,541.72 × 2,347.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.27x = 24,750,904.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,750,904.39/7,027.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.12

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