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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,040.22, 10,562.12 and 2,657.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,040.22, 10,562.12 and 2,657.72 is: 3,987.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,040.22 : 10,562.12 = 2,657.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,040.22/10,562.12 = 2,657.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,040.22x = 10,562.12 × 2,657.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,040.22x = 28,071,157.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,071,157.57/7,040.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.26

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