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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.35, 10,541.52 and 2,865.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.35, 10,541.52 and 2,865.48 is: 4,296.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.35 : 10,541.52 = 2,865.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.35/10,541.52 = 2,865.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.35x = 10,541.52 × 2,865.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.35x = 30,206,472.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,206,472.77/7,030.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.58

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