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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,105.53, 10,659.78 and 2,722.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,105.53, 10,659.78 and 2,722.98 is: 4,085.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,105.53 : 10,659.78 = 2,722.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,105.53/10,659.78 = 2,722.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,105.53x = 10,659.78 × 2,722.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,105.53x = 29,026,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,026,367.74/7,105.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.04

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