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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.18, 10,516.68 and 2,627.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.18, 10,516.68 and 2,627.56 is: 3,940.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.18 : 10,516.68 = 2,627.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.18/10,516.68 = 2,627.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.18x = 10,516.68 × 2,627.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.18x = 27,633,207.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,633,207.70/7,013.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.18

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