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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.62, 10,568.44 and 1,851.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.62, 10,568.44 and 1,851.50 is: 2,777.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.62 : 10,568.44 = 1,851.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.62/10,568.44 = 1,851.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.62x = 10,568.44 × 1,851.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.62x = 19,567,466.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,567,466.66/7,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.25

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