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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,010.50, 10,515.76 and 2,852.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,010.50, 10,515.76 and 2,852.78 is: 4,279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,010.50 : 10,515.76 = 2,852.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,010.50/10,515.76 = 2,852.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,010.50x = 10,515.76 × 2,852.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,010.50x = 29,999,149.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,999,149.81/7,010.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.17

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