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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.73, 10,540.13 and 2,868.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.73, 10,540.13 and 2,868.71 is: 4,298.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.73 : 10,540.13 = 2,868.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.73/10,540.13 = 2,868.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.73x = 10,540.13 × 2,868.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.73x = 30,236,509.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,236,509.29/7,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,298.79

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