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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.84, 10,540.65 and 2,347.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.84, 10,540.65 and 2,347.93 is: 3,521.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.84 : 10,540.65 = 2,347.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.84/10,540.65 = 2,347.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.84x = 10,540.65 × 2,347.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.84x = 24,748,655.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,748,655.65/7,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.52

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