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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.83, 10,540.86 and 2,867.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.83, 10,540.86 and 2,867.13 is: 4,300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.83 : 10,540.86 = 2,867.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.83/10,540.86 = 2,867.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.83x = 10,540.86 × 2,867.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.83x = 30,222,015.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,222,015.93/7,026.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.94

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