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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.66, 10,535.02 and 2,863.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.66, 10,535.02 and 2,863.42 is: 4,291.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.66 : 10,535.02 = 2,863.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.66/10,535.02 = 2,863.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.66x = 10,535.02 × 2,863.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.66x = 30,166,186.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,166,186.97/7,028.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.88

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