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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.36, 10,541.04 and 2,346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.36, 10,541.04 and 2,346.50 is: 3,519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.36 : 10,541.04 = 2,346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.36/10,541.04 = 2,346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.36x = 10,541.04 × 2,346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.36x = 24,734,567.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,734,567.91/7,027.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.75

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