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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,095.36, 10,644.48 and 2,712.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,095.36, 10,644.48 and 2,712.96 is: 4,069.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,095.36 : 10,644.48 = 2,712.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,095.36/10,644.48 = 2,712.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,095.36x = 10,644.48 × 2,712.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,095.36x = 28,878,048.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,878,048.46/7,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.99

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