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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,104.40, 10,651.54 and 2,718.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,104.40, 10,651.54 and 2,718.16 is: 4,075.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,104.40 : 10,651.54 = 2,718.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,104.40/10,651.54 = 2,718.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,104.40x = 10,651.54 × 2,718.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,104.40x = 28,952,589.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,952,589.97/7,104.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.30

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