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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.76, 10,565.51 and 2,882.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.76, 10,565.51 and 2,882.79 is: 4,324.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.76 : 10,565.51 = 2,882.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.76/10,565.51 = 2,882.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.76x = 10,565.51 × 2,882.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.76x = 30,458,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,458,132.16/7,043.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.13

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