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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.01, 10,549.44 and 2,817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.01, 10,549.44 and 2,817 is: 4,224.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.01 : 10,549.44 = 2,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.01/10,549.44 = 2,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.01x = 10,549.44 × 2,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.01x = 29,717,772.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,717,772.48/7,035.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.27

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