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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,011.68, 10,521.66 and 2,851.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,011.68, 10,521.66 and 2,851.38 is: 4,278.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,011.68 : 10,521.66 = 2,851.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,011.68/10,521.66 = 2,851.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,011.68x = 10,521.66 × 2,851.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,011.68x = 30,001,250.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,001,250.89/7,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.75

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