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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.49, 10,668.61 and 2,728.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.49, 10,668.61 and 2,728.61 is: 4,093.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.49 : 10,668.61 = 2,728.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.49/10,668.61 = 2,728.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.49x = 10,668.61 × 2,728.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.49x = 29,110,451.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,110,451.00/7,111.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.44

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