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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.49, 10,542.75 and 2,347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.49, 10,542.75 and 2,347.92 is: 3,522.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.49 : 10,542.75 = 2,347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.49/10,542.75 = 2,347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.49x = 10,542.75 × 2,347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.49x = 24,753,533.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,753,533.58/7,027.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.38

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