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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,038.56, 10,558.49 and 1,844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,038.56, 10,558.49 and 1,844.44 is: 2,766.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,038.56 : 10,558.49 = 1,844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,038.56/10,558.49 = 1,844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,038.56x = 10,558.49 × 1,844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,038.56x = 19,474,465.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,474,465.68/7,038.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.82

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