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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.66, 10,540.57 and 3,332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.66, 10,540.57 and 3,332.24 is: 4,997.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.66 : 10,540.57 = 3,332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.66/10,540.57 = 3,332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.66x = 10,540.57 × 3,332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.66x = 35,123,639.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,123,639.61/7,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.92

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