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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.76, 10,539.48 and 2,584.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.76, 10,539.48 and 2,584.46 is: 3,875.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.76 : 10,539.48 = 2,584.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.76/10,539.48 = 2,584.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.76x = 10,539.48 × 2,584.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.76x = 27,238,864.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,238,864.48/7,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.90

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