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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,095.58, 10,644.10 and 2,716.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,095.58, 10,644.10 and 2,716.72 is: 4,075.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,095.58 : 10,644.10 = 2,716.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,095.58/10,644.10 = 2,716.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,095.58x = 10,644.10 × 2,716.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,095.58x = 28,917,039.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,917,039.35/7,095.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.36

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