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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.88, 10,551.63 and 2,876.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.88, 10,551.63 and 2,876.39 is: 4,315.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.88 : 10,551.63 = 2,876.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.88/10,551.63 = 2,876.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.88x = 10,551.63 × 2,876.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.88x = 30,350,550.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,350,550.26/7,032.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.52

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