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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.16, 10,537.63 and 2,866.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.16, 10,537.63 and 2,866.32 is: 4,295.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.16 : 10,537.63 = 2,866.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.16/10,537.63 = 2,866.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.16x = 10,537.63 × 2,866.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.16x = 30,204,219.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,204,219.62/7,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.77

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