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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.21, 10,503.47 and 2,846.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.21, 10,503.47 and 2,846.27 is: 4,268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.21 : 10,503.47 = 2,846.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.21/10,503.47 = 2,846.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.21x = 10,503.47 × 2,846.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.21x = 29,895,744.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,895,744.93/7,004.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.26

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