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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.67, 10,519.29 and 2,852.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.67, 10,519.29 and 2,852.60 is: 4,279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.67 : 10,519.29 = 2,852.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.67/10,519.29 = 2,852.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.67x = 10,519.29 × 2,852.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.67x = 30,007,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,007,274.06/7,012.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.01

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