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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,019.59, 10,520.27 and 2,854.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,019.59, 10,520.27 and 2,854.75 is: 4,278.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,019.59 : 10,520.27 = 2,854.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,019.59/10,520.27 = 2,854.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,019.59x = 10,520.27 × 2,854.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,019.59x = 30,032,721.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,032,721.62/7,019.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.42

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