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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.66, 10,565.49 and 2,883.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.66, 10,565.49 and 2,883.74 is: 4,325.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.66 : 10,565.49 = 2,883.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.66/10,565.49 = 2,883.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.66x = 10,565.49 × 2,883.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.66x = 30,468,126.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,468,126.13/7,043.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.61

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