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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,019.93, 10,535.96 and 2,862.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,019.93, 10,535.96 and 2,862.23 is: 4,295.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,019.93 : 10,535.96 = 2,862.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,019.93/10,535.96 = 2,862.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,019.93x = 10,535.96 × 2,862.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,019.93x = 30,156,340.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,156,340.79/7,019.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.82

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