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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.81, 10,535.67 and 2,863.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.81, 10,535.67 and 2,863.80 is: 4,295.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.81 : 10,535.67 = 2,863.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.81/10,535.67 = 2,863.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.81x = 10,535.67 × 2,863.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.81x = 30,172,022.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,172,022.11/7,023.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.68

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