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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.86, 10,550.80 and 2,875.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.86, 10,550.80 and 2,875.83 is: 4,313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.86 : 10,550.80 = 2,875.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.86/10,550.80 = 2,875.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.86x = 10,550.80 × 2,875.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.86x = 30,342,307.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,342,307.16/7,033.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.75

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