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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,115.03, 10,673.92 and 2,732.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,115.03, 10,673.92 and 2,732.16 is: 4,098.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,115.03 : 10,673.92 = 2,732.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,115.03/10,673.92 = 2,732.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,115.03x = 10,673.92 × 2,732.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,115.03x = 29,162,860.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,162,860.68/7,115.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.77

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