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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.46, 10,542.74 and 2,644.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.46, 10,542.74 and 2,644.92 is: 3,967.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.46 : 10,542.74 = 2,644.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.46/10,542.74 = 2,644.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.46x = 10,542.74 × 2,644.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.46x = 27,884,703.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,884,703.88/7,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.96

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