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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.55, 10,551.84 and 2,874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.55, 10,551.84 and 2,874.56 is: 4,311.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.55 : 10,551.84 = 2,874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.55/10,551.84 = 2,874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.55x = 10,551.84 × 2,874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.55x = 30,331,845.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,331,845.28/7,034.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,311.84

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