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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,073.72, 10,610.96 and 2,691.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,073.72, 10,610.96 and 2,691.56 is: 4,037.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,073.72 : 10,610.96 = 2,691.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,073.72/10,610.96 = 2,691.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,073.72x = 10,610.96 × 2,691.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,073.72x = 28,560,035.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,560,035.50/7,073.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.48

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