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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.64, 10,541.40 and 1,833.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.64, 10,541.40 and 1,833.52 is: 2,750.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.64 : 10,541.40 = 1,833.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.64/10,541.40 = 1,833.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.64x = 10,541.40 × 1,833.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.64x = 19,327,867.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,327,867.73/7,027.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,750.26

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