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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,020.78, 10,522.08 and 2,855.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,020.78, 10,522.08 and 2,855.94 is: 4,280.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,020.78 : 10,522.08 = 2,855.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,020.78/10,522.08 = 2,855.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,020.78x = 10,522.08 × 2,855.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,020.78x = 30,050,429.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,050,429.16/7,020.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.21

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