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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.52, 10,508.17 and 2,845.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.52, 10,508.17 and 2,845.51 is: 4,268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.52 : 10,508.17 = 2,845.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.52/10,508.17 = 2,845.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.52x = 10,508.17 × 2,845.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.52x = 29,901,102.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,901,102.82/7,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.22

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