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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,021.79, 10,532.66 and 2,860.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,021.79, 10,532.66 and 2,860.87 is: 4,291.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,021.79 : 10,532.66 = 2,860.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,021.79/10,532.66 = 2,860.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,021.79x = 10,532.66 × 2,860.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,021.79x = 30,132,556.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,132,556.71/7,021.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.29

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