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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.03, 10,562.23 and 1,848.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.03, 10,562.23 and 1,848.31 is: 2,772.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.03 : 10,562.23 = 1,848.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.03/10,562.23 = 1,848.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.03x = 10,562.23 × 1,848.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.03x = 19,522,275.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,522,275.33/7,042.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.25

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