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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.31, 10,554.48 and 2,875.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.31, 10,554.48 and 2,875.59 is: 4,313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.31 : 10,554.48 = 2,875.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.31/10,554.48 = 2,875.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.31x = 10,554.48 × 2,875.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.31x = 30,350,357.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,350,357.14/7,036.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.39

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