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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.72, 10,542.85 and 2,347.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.72, 10,542.85 and 2,347.27 is: 3,521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.72 : 10,542.85 = 2,347.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.72/10,542.85 = 2,347.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.72x = 10,542.85 × 2,347.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.72x = 24,746,883.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,746,883.29/7,027.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.33

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