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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.83, 10,532.80 and 2,863.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.83, 10,532.80 and 2,863.74 is: 4,291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.83 : 10,532.80 = 2,863.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.83/10,532.80 = 2,863.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.83x = 10,532.80 × 2,863.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.83x = 30,163,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,163,193.51/7,028.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.35

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