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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.22, 10,546.60 and 2,871.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.22, 10,546.60 and 2,871.26 is: 4,306.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.22 : 10,546.60 = 2,871.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.22/10,546.60 = 2,871.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.22x = 10,546.60 × 2,871.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.22x = 30,282,030.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,282,030.72/7,031.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,306.80

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