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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.28, 10,534.83 and 2,864.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.28, 10,534.83 and 2,864.44 is: 4,292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.28 : 10,534.83 = 2,864.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.28/10,534.83 = 2,864.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.28x = 10,534.83 × 2,864.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.28x = 30,176,388.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,176,388.45/7,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.96

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