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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.26, 10,554.20 and 1,842.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.26, 10,554.20 and 1,842.14 is: 2,763.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.26 : 10,554.20 = 1,842.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.26/10,554.20 = 1,842.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.26x = 10,554.20 × 1,842.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.26x = 19,442,313.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,442,313.99/7,036.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.16

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