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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,078.89, 10,620.38 and 2,695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,078.89, 10,620.38 and 2,695.32 is: 4,043.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,078.89 : 10,620.38 = 2,695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,078.89/10,620.38 = 2,695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,078.89x = 10,620.38 × 2,695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,078.89x = 28,625,279.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,625,279.43/7,078.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.75

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