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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.69, 10,632.47 and 2,704.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.69, 10,632.47 and 2,704.79 is: 4,058.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.69 : 10,632.47 = 2,704.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.69/10,632.47 = 2,704.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.69x = 10,632.47 × 2,704.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.69x = 28,758,611.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,758,611.59/7,086.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.12

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