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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.62, 10,551.03 and 2,879.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.62, 10,551.03 and 2,879.55 is: 4,317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.62 : 10,551.03 = 2,879.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.62/10,551.03 = 2,879.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.62x = 10,551.03 × 2,879.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.62x = 30,382,218.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,382,218.44/7,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.73

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