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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.28, 10,647.96 and 7,027.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.28, 10,647.96 and 7,027.16 is: 10,464.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.28 : 10,647.96 = 7,027.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.28/10,647.96 = 7,027.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.28x = 10,647.96 × 7,027.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.28x = 74,824,839.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,824,839.00/7,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,464.61

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