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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,018.93, 10,534.46 and 2,861.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,018.93, 10,534.46 and 2,861.23 is: 4,294.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,018.93 : 10,534.46 = 2,861.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,018.93/10,534.46 = 2,861.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,018.93x = 10,534.46 × 2,861.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,018.93x = 30,141,512.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,141,512.99/7,018.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,294.32

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