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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,112.72, 10,664.76 and 2,734.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,112.72, 10,664.76 and 2,734.16 is: 4,099.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,112.72 : 10,664.76 = 2,734.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,112.72/10,664.76 = 2,734.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,112.72x = 10,664.76 × 2,734.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,112.72x = 29,159,160.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,159,160.20/7,112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.58

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