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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.91, 10,541.61 and 1,762.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.91, 10,541.61 and 1,762.97 is: 2,644.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.91 : 10,541.61 = 1,762.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.91/10,541.61 = 1,762.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.91x = 10,541.61 × 1,762.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.91x = 18,584,489.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,584,489.47/7,027.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.39

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