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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.50, 10,541.13 and 2,868.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.50, 10,541.13 and 2,868.73 is: 4,299.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.50 : 10,541.13 = 2,868.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.50/10,541.13 = 2,868.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.50x = 10,541.13 × 2,868.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.50x = 30,239,655.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,239,655.86/7,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,299.38

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