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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.92, 10,563.52 and 1,847.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.92, 10,563.52 and 1,847.84 is: 2,771.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.92 : 10,563.52 = 1,847.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.92/10,563.52 = 1,847.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.92x = 10,563.52 × 1,847.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.92x = 19,519,694.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,519,694.80/7,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.93

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