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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.27, 10,531.96 and 2,863.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.27, 10,531.96 and 2,863.18 is: 4,290.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.27 : 10,531.96 = 2,863.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.27/10,531.96 = 2,863.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.27x = 10,531.96 × 2,863.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.27x = 30,154,882.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,154,882.92/7,028.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.52

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