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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.18, 10,534.64 and 2,864.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.18, 10,534.64 and 2,864.31 is: 4,292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.18 : 10,534.64 = 2,864.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.18/10,534.64 = 2,864.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.18x = 10,534.64 × 2,864.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.18x = 30,174,460.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,174,460.38/7,029.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.74

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