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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.80, 10,533.59 and 2,642.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.80, 10,533.59 and 2,642.46 is: 3,960.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.80 : 10,533.59 = 2,642.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.80/10,533.59 = 2,642.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.80x = 10,533.59 × 2,642.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.80x = 27,834,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,834,577.02/7,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.64

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