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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.37, 10,552.51 and 2,874.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.37, 10,552.51 and 2,874.27 is: 4,311.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.37 : 10,552.51 = 2,874.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.37/10,552.51 = 2,874.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.37x = 10,552.51 × 2,874.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.37x = 30,330,762.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,330,762.92/7,035.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,311.18

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