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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.94, 10,553.92 and 2,875.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.94, 10,553.92 and 2,875.95 is: 4,313.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.94 : 10,553.92 = 2,875.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.94/10,553.92 = 2,875.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.94x = 10,553.92 × 2,875.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.94x = 30,352,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,352,517.44/7,035.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.93

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