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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.44, 10,681.40 and 4,008.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.44, 10,681.40 and 4,008.96 is: 6,007.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.44 : 10,681.40 = 4,008.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.44/10,681.40 = 4,008.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.44x = 10,681.40 × 4,008.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.44x = 42,821,305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,821,305.34/7,127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.95

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