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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,095.44, 10,639.38 and 2,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,095.44, 10,639.38 and 2,712 is: 4,066.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,095.44 : 10,639.38 = 2,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,095.44/10,639.38 = 2,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,095.44x = 10,639.38 × 2,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,095.44x = 28,853,998.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,853,998.56/7,095.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.56

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