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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.88, 10,550.72 and 2,647.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.88, 10,550.72 and 2,647.92 is: 3,973.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.88 : 10,550.72 = 2,647.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.88/10,550.72 = 2,647.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.88x = 10,550.72 × 2,647.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.88x = 27,937,462.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,937,462.50/7,030.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.54

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