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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.91, 10,534.32 and 2,862.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.91, 10,534.32 and 2,862.84 is: 4,294.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.91 : 10,534.32 = 2,862.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.91/10,534.32 = 2,862.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.91x = 10,534.32 × 2,862.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.91x = 30,158,072.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,158,072.67/7,022.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,294.24

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