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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.26, 10,546.70 and 1,837.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.26, 10,546.70 and 1,837.14 is: 2,755.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.26 : 10,546.70 = 1,837.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.26/10,546.70 = 1,837.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.26x = 10,546.70 × 1,837.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.26x = 19,375,764.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,375,764.44/7,031.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.66

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