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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.28, 10,666.92 and 2,730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.28, 10,666.92 and 2,730.80 is: 4,096.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.28 : 10,666.92 = 2,730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.28/10,666.92 = 2,730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.28x = 10,666.92 × 2,730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.28x = 29,129,225.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,129,225.14/7,111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.20

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