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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.49, 10,548.27 and 2,654.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.49, 10,548.27 and 2,654.55 is: 3,977.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.49 : 10,548.27 = 2,654.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.49/10,548.27 = 2,654.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.49x = 10,548.27 × 2,654.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.49x = 28,000,910.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,000,910.13/7,039.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.69

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