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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.30, 10,547.16 and 2,589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.30, 10,547.16 and 2,589 is: 3,883.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.30 : 10,547.16 = 2,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.30/10,547.16 = 2,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.30x = 10,547.16 × 2,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.30x = 27,306,597.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,306,597.24/7,032.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.03

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