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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.36, 10,542.64 and 2,410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.36, 10,542.64 and 2,410.08 is: 3,615.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.36 : 10,542.64 = 2,410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.36/10,542.64 = 2,410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.36x = 10,542.64 × 2,410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.36x = 25,408,605.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,408,605.81/7,027.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.67

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