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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.52, 10,530.83 and 2,862.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.52, 10,530.83 and 2,862.43 is: 4,289.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.52 : 10,530.83 = 2,862.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.52/10,530.83 = 2,862.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.52x = 10,530.83 × 2,862.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.52x = 30,143,744.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,143,744.55/7,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.39

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