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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.22, 10,541.34 and 2,865.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.22, 10,541.34 and 2,865.35 is: 4,296.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.22 : 10,541.34 = 2,865.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.22/10,541.34 = 2,865.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.22x = 10,541.34 × 2,865.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.22x = 30,204,617.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,204,617.82/7,030.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.40

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