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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.62, 10,549.53 and 2,878.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.62, 10,549.53 and 2,878.55 is: 4,316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.62 : 10,549.53 = 2,878.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.62/10,549.53 = 2,878.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.62x = 10,549.53 × 2,878.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.62x = 30,367,296.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,367,296.83/7,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.22

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