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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.28, 10,540.14 and 2,869.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.28, 10,540.14 and 2,869.69 is: 4,301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.28 : 10,540.14 = 2,869.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.28/10,540.14 = 2,869.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.28x = 10,540.14 × 2,869.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.28x = 30,246,934.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,246,934.36/7,032.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.16

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