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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.33, 10,661.96 and 2,727.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.33, 10,661.96 and 2,727.97 is: 4,090.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.33 : 10,661.96 = 2,727.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.33/10,661.96 = 2,727.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.33x = 10,661.96 × 2,727.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.33x = 29,085,493.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,085,493.38/7,111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.02

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