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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,019.91, 10,529.82 and 2,859.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,019.91, 10,529.82 and 2,859.84 is: 4,289.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,019.91 : 10,529.82 = 2,859.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,019.91/10,529.82 = 2,859.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,019.91x = 10,529.82 × 2,859.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,019.91x = 30,113,600.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,113,600.43/7,019.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.74

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