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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,084.96, 10,623.32 and 2,702.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,084.96, 10,623.32 and 2,702.72 is: 4,052.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,084.96 : 10,623.32 = 2,702.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,084.96/10,623.32 = 2,702.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,084.96x = 10,623.32 × 2,702.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,084.96x = 28,711,859.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,711,859.43/7,084.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.51

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