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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,156.55, 10,720.98 and 4,027.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,156.55, 10,720.98 and 4,027.05 is: 6,032.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,156.55 : 10,720.98 = 4,027.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,156.55/10,720.98 = 4,027.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,156.55x = 10,720.98 × 4,027.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,156.55x = 43,173,922.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,173,922.51/7,156.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.78

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