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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.68, 10,541.39 and 2,866.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.68, 10,541.39 and 2,866.71 is: 4,300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.68 : 10,541.39 = 2,866.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.68/10,541.39 = 2,866.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.68x = 10,541.39 × 2,866.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.68x = 30,219,090.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,219,090.15/7,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.01

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