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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.44, 10,536.67 and 2,866.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.44, 10,536.67 and 2,866.71 is: 4,300.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.44 : 10,536.67 = 2,866.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.44/10,536.67 = 2,866.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.44x = 10,536.67 × 2,866.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.44x = 30,205,577.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,205,577.26/7,024.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.07

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