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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,010.55, 10,516.28 and 2,627.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,010.55, 10,516.28 and 2,627.74 is: 3,941.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,010.55 : 10,516.28 = 2,627.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,010.55/10,516.28 = 2,627.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,010.55x = 10,516.28 × 2,627.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,010.55x = 27,634,064.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,634,064.39/7,010.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.78

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