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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,080.73, 10,618.66 and 2,699.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,080.73, 10,618.66 and 2,699.44 is: 4,048.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,080.73 : 10,618.66 = 2,699.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,080.73/10,618.66 = 2,699.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,080.73x = 10,618.66 × 2,699.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,080.73x = 28,664,435.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,664,435.55/7,080.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.23

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