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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,071.19, 10,603.41 and 2,627.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,071.19, 10,603.41 and 2,627.44 is: 3,939.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,071.19 : 10,603.41 = 2,627.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,071.19/10,603.41 = 2,627.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,071.19x = 10,603.41 × 2,627.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,071.19x = 27,859,823.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,859,823.57/7,071.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.91

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