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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.96, 10,553.74 and 1,841.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.96, 10,553.74 and 1,841.84 is: 2,762.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.96 : 10,553.74 = 1,841.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.96/10,553.74 = 1,841.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.96x = 10,553.74 × 1,841.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.96x = 19,438,300.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,438,300.48/7,035.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.71

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