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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.19, 10,550.38 and 2,879.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.19, 10,550.38 and 2,879.11 is: 4,317.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.19 : 10,550.38 = 2,879.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.19/10,550.38 = 2,879.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.19x = 10,550.38 × 2,879.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.19x = 30,375,670.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,375,670.99/7,036.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.07

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