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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.52, 10,514.05 and 2,848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.52, 10,514.05 and 2,848.30 is: 4,272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.52 : 10,514.05 = 2,848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.52/10,514.05 = 2,848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.52x = 10,514.05 × 2,848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.52x = 29,947,168.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,947,168.62/7,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.36

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