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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,101.41, 10,650.74 and 2,717.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,101.41, 10,650.74 and 2,717.84 is: 4,076.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,101.41 : 10,650.74 = 2,717.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,101.41/10,650.74 = 2,717.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,101.41x = 10,650.74 × 2,717.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,101.41x = 28,946,940.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,946,940.36/7,101.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.23

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