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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.97, 10,547.96 and 2,873.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.97, 10,547.96 and 2,873.94 is: 4,310.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.97 : 10,547.96 = 2,873.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.97/10,547.96 = 2,873.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.97x = 10,547.96 × 2,873.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.97x = 30,314,189.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,314,189.79/7,031.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,310.91

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