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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.86, 10,543.39 and 2,410.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.86, 10,543.39 and 2,410.58 is: 3,616.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.86 : 10,543.39 = 2,410.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.86/10,543.39 = 2,410.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.86x = 10,543.39 × 2,410.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.86x = 25,415,685.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,415,685.07/7,027.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.42

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