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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.66, 10,541.49 and 3,082.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.66, 10,541.49 and 3,082.78 is: 4,624.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.66 : 10,541.49 = 3,082.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.66/10,541.49 = 3,082.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.66x = 10,541.49 × 3,082.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.66x = 32,497,094.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,497,094.54/7,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.17

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