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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,084.84, 10,627.98 and 2,701.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,084.84, 10,627.98 and 2,701.16 is: 4,052.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,084.84 : 10,627.98 = 2,701.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,084.84/10,627.98 = 2,701.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,084.84x = 10,627.98 × 2,701.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,084.84x = 28,707,874.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,707,874.46/7,084.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.01

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