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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.96, 10,632.06 and 2,704.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.96, 10,632.06 and 2,704.32 is: 4,057.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.96 : 10,632.06 = 2,704.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.96/10,632.06 = 2,704.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.96x = 10,632.06 × 2,704.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.96x = 28,752,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,752,492.50/7,086.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.10

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