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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.15, 10,548.82 and 2,878.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.15, 10,548.82 and 2,878.07 is: 4,315.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.15 : 10,548.82 = 2,878.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.15/10,548.82 = 2,878.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.15x = 10,548.82 × 2,878.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.15x = 30,360,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,360,242.38/7,035.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.51

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