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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.39, 10,562.62 and 2,886.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.39, 10,562.62 and 2,886.45 is: 4,327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.39 : 10,562.62 = 2,886.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.39/10,562.62 = 2,886.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.39x = 10,562.62 × 2,886.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.39x = 30,488,474.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,488,474.50/7,045.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,327.44

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