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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.24, 10,562.67 and 1,847.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.24, 10,562.67 and 1,847.52 is: 2,771.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.24 : 10,562.67 = 1,847.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.24/10,562.67 = 1,847.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.24x = 10,562.67 × 1,847.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.24x = 19,514,744.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,514,744.08/7,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.49

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