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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.93, 10,549.17 and 2,871.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.93, 10,549.17 and 2,871.86 is: 4,307.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.93 : 10,549.17 = 2,871.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.93/10,549.17 = 2,871.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.93x = 10,549.17 × 2,871.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.93x = 30,295,686.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,295,686.61/7,032.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.69

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