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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.53, 10,562.97 and 1,848.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.53, 10,562.97 and 1,848.81 is: 2,773.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.53 : 10,562.97 = 1,848.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.53/10,562.97 = 1,848.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.53x = 10,562.97 × 1,848.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.53x = 19,528,924.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,528,924.57/7,042.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.00

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