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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.84, 10,550.78 and 2,873.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.84, 10,550.78 and 2,873.85 is: 4,310.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.84 : 10,550.78 = 2,873.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.84/10,550.78 = 2,873.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.84x = 10,550.78 × 2,873.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.84x = 30,321,413.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,321,413.05/7,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,310.79

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