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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.85, 10,553.87 and 1,841.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.85, 10,553.87 and 1,841.72 is: 2,762.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.85 : 10,553.87 = 1,841.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.85/10,553.87 = 1,841.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.85x = 10,553.87 × 1,841.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.85x = 19,437,273.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,437,273.46/7,035.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.60

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