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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.18, 10,554.28 and 2,876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.18, 10,554.28 and 2,876.20 is: 4,314.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.18 : 10,554.28 = 2,876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.18/10,554.28 = 2,876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.18x = 10,554.28 × 2,876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.18x = 30,356,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,356,167.36/7,036.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.30

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