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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.44, 10,558.24 and 2,884.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.44, 10,558.24 and 2,884.36 is: 4,324.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.44 : 10,558.24 = 2,884.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.44/10,558.24 = 2,884.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.44x = 10,558.24 × 2,884.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.44x = 30,453,765.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,453,765.13/7,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.93

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