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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.99, 10,535.95 and 2,863.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.99, 10,535.95 and 2,863.99 is: 4,295.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.99 : 10,535.95 = 2,863.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.99/10,535.95 = 2,863.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.99x = 10,535.95 × 2,863.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.99x = 30,174,812.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,174,812.93/7,023.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.96

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