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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.74, 10,514.38 and 2,848.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.74, 10,514.38 and 2,848.53 is: 4,272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.74 : 10,514.38 = 2,848.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.74/10,514.38 = 2,848.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.74x = 10,514.38 × 2,848.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.74x = 29,950,526.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,950,526.86/7,009.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.70

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