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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.55, 10,546.43 and 2,876.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.55, 10,546.43 and 2,876.48 is: 4,313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.55 : 10,546.43 = 2,876.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.55/10,546.43 = 2,876.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.55x = 10,546.43 × 2,876.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.55x = 30,336,559.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,336,559.15/7,033.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.12

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