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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.85, 10,546.77 and 2,868.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.85, 10,546.77 and 2,868.98 is: 4,301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.85 : 10,546.77 = 2,868.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.85/10,546.77 = 2,868.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.85x = 10,546.77 × 2,868.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.85x = 30,258,419.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,258,419.46/7,033.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.83

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