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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.79, 10,538.66 and 2,346.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.79, 10,538.66 and 2,346.53 is: 3,518.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.79 : 10,538.66 = 2,346.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.79/10,538.66 = 2,346.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.79x = 10,538.66 × 2,346.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.79x = 24,729,217.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,729,217.42/7,027.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.78

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