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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,103.28, 10,655.32 and 2,718.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,103.28, 10,655.32 and 2,718.74 is: 4,078.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,103.28 : 10,655.32 = 2,718.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,103.28/10,655.32 = 2,718.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,103.28x = 10,655.32 × 2,718.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,103.28x = 28,969,044.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,969,044.70/7,103.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.26

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