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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.67, 10,539.85 and 2,867.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.67, 10,539.85 and 2,867.80 is: 4,297.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.67 : 10,539.85 = 2,867.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.67/10,539.85 = 2,867.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.67x = 10,539.85 × 2,867.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.67x = 30,226,167.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,226,167.49/7,032.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.97

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