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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.77, 10,516.08 and 2,627.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.77, 10,516.08 and 2,627.16 is: 3,939.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.77 : 10,516.08 = 2,627.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.77/10,516.08 = 2,627.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.77x = 10,516.08 × 2,627.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.77x = 27,627,424.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,627,424.73/7,012.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.59

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