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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.45, 10,557.51 and 2,879.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.45, 10,557.51 and 2,879.70 is: 4,315.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.45 : 10,557.51 = 2,879.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.45/10,557.51 = 2,879.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.45x = 10,557.51 × 2,879.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.45x = 30,402,461.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,402,461.55/7,044.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.80

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