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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.72, 10,552.92 and 2,875.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.72, 10,552.92 and 2,875.86 is: 4,313.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.72 : 10,552.92 = 2,875.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.72/10,552.92 = 2,875.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.72x = 10,552.92 × 2,875.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.72x = 30,348,720.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,348,720.51/7,035.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.52

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