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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.27, 10,517.98 and 2,629.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.27, 10,517.98 and 2,629.36 is: 3,943.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.27 : 10,517.98 = 2,629.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.27/10,517.98 = 2,629.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.27x = 10,517.98 × 2,629.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.27x = 27,655,503.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,655,503.30/7,012.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.88

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