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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.28, 10,558.14 and 2,881.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.28, 10,558.14 and 2,881.69 is: 4,319.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.28 : 10,558.14 = 2,881.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.28/10,558.14 = 2,881.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.28x = 10,558.14 × 2,881.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.28x = 30,425,286.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,425,286.46/7,044.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.15

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