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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,080.78, 10,621.53 and 2,697.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,080.78, 10,621.53 and 2,697.42 is: 4,046.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,080.78 : 10,621.53 = 2,697.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,080.78/10,621.53 = 2,697.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,080.78x = 10,621.53 × 2,697.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,080.78x = 28,650,727.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,650,727.45/7,080.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.27

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