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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.28, 10,562.04 and 2,660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.28, 10,562.04 and 2,660.80 is: 3,991.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.28 : 10,562.04 = 2,660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.28/10,562.04 = 2,660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.28x = 10,562.04 × 2,660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.28x = 28,103,476.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,103,476.03/7,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.25

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