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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.32, 10,512 and 2,844.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.32, 10,512 and 2,844.56 is: 4,268.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.32 : 10,512 = 2,844.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.32/10,512 = 2,844.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.32x = 10,512 × 2,844.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.32x = 29,902,014.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,902,014.72/7,005.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.47

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