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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.52, 10,506.68 and 2,844.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.52, 10,506.68 and 2,844.51 is: 4,266.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.52 : 10,506.68 = 2,844.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.52/10,506.68 = 2,844.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.52x = 10,506.68 × 2,844.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.52x = 29,886,342.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,886,342.10/7,004.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.72

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