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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.32, 10,541.38 and 2,644.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.32, 10,541.38 and 2,644.82 is: 3,967.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.32 : 10,541.38 = 2,644.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.32/10,541.38 = 2,644.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.32x = 10,541.38 × 2,644.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.32x = 27,879,999.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,879,999.94/7,027.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.37

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