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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.58, 10,541.99 and 2,867.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.58, 10,541.99 and 2,867.88 is: 4,302.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.58 : 10,541.99 = 2,867.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.58/10,541.99 = 2,867.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.58x = 10,541.99 × 2,867.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.58x = 30,233,147.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,233,147.94/7,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.07

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