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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,110, 10,662.56 and 2,728.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,110, 10,662.56 and 2,728.72 is: 4,092.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,110 : 10,662.56 = 2,728.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,110/10,662.56 = 2,728.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,110x = 10,662.56 × 2,728.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,110x = 29,095,140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,095,140.72/7,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.14

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