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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.68, 10,553.51 and 1,841.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.68, 10,553.51 and 1,841.55 is: 2,762.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.68 : 10,553.51 = 1,841.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.68/10,553.51 = 1,841.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.68x = 10,553.51 × 1,841.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.68x = 19,434,820.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,434,820.94/7,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.33

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