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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.61, 10,511.43 and 2,846.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.61, 10,511.43 and 2,846.85 is: 4,270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.61 : 10,511.43 = 2,846.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.61/10,511.43 = 2,846.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.61x = 10,511.43 × 2,846.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.61x = 29,924,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,924,464.50/7,007.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.28

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