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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.91, 10,501.28 and 2,842.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.91, 10,501.28 and 2,842.05 is: 4,259.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.91 : 10,501.28 = 2,842.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.91/10,501.28 = 2,842.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.91x = 10,501.28 × 2,842.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.91x = 29,845,148.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,845,148.61/7,006.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.39

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