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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.13, 10,623.60 and 2,704.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.13, 10,623.60 and 2,704.89 is: 4,057.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.13 : 10,623.60 = 2,704.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.13/10,623.60 = 2,704.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.13x = 10,623.60 × 2,704.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.13x = 28,735,669.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,735,669.40/7,082.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.49

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