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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.65, 10,551.77 and 2,873.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.65, 10,551.77 and 2,873.48 is: 4,310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.65 : 10,551.77 = 2,873.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.65/10,551.77 = 2,873.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.65x = 10,551.77 × 2,873.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.65x = 30,320,243.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,320,243.71/7,034.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,310.13

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