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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.70, 10,544.55 and 2,648.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.70, 10,544.55 and 2,648.14 is: 3,972.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.70 : 10,544.55 = 2,648.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.70/10,544.55 = 2,648.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.70x = 10,544.55 × 2,648.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.70x = 27,923,444.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,923,444.64/7,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.21

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