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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,096.35, 10,633.49 and 2,711.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,096.35, 10,633.49 and 2,711.42 is: 4,062.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,096.35 : 10,633.49 = 2,711.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,096.35/10,633.49 = 2,711.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,096.35x = 10,633.49 × 2,711.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,096.35x = 28,831,857.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,831,857.46/7,096.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.91

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