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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.46, 10,668.68 and 2,728.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.46, 10,668.68 and 2,728.89 is: 4,093.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.46 : 10,668.68 = 2,728.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.46/10,668.68 = 2,728.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.46x = 10,668.68 × 2,728.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.46x = 29,113,650.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,113,650.75/7,111.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.90

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