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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.45, 10,540.05 and 2,347.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.45, 10,540.05 and 2,347.27 is: 3,520.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.45 : 10,540.05 = 2,347.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.45/10,540.05 = 2,347.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.45x = 10,540.05 × 2,347.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.45x = 24,740,343.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,740,343.16/7,027.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.53

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