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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.69, 10,535.49 and 2,863.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.69, 10,535.49 and 2,863.68 is: 4,295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.69 : 10,535.49 = 2,863.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.69/10,535.49 = 2,863.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.69x = 10,535.49 × 2,863.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.69x = 30,170,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,170,282.74/7,023.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.50

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