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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.32, 10,540.98 and 2,410.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.32, 10,540.98 and 2,410.68 is: 3,616.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.32 : 10,540.98 = 2,410.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.32/10,540.98 = 2,410.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.32x = 10,540.98 × 2,410.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.32x = 25,410,929.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,410,929.67/7,027.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.02

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