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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.28, 10,562.62 and 1,848.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.28, 10,562.62 and 1,848.56 is: 2,772.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.28 : 10,562.62 = 1,848.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.28/10,562.62 = 1,848.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.28x = 10,562.62 × 1,848.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.28x = 19,525,636.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,525,636.83/7,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.63

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