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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.30, 10,542.52 and 2,585.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.30, 10,542.52 and 2,585.44 is: 3,877.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.30 : 10,542.52 = 2,585.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.30/10,542.52 = 2,585.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.30x = 10,542.52 × 2,585.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.30x = 27,257,069.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,257,069.32/7,029.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.63

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