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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.67, 10,535.43 and 2,862.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.67, 10,535.43 and 2,862.70 is: 4,294.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.67 : 10,535.43 = 2,862.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.67/10,535.43 = 2,862.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.67x = 10,535.43 × 2,862.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.67x = 30,159,759.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,159,759.86/7,023.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,294.02

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