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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.92, 10,565.91 and 2,883.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.92, 10,565.91 and 2,883.06 is: 4,323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.92 : 10,565.91 = 2,883.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.92/10,565.91 = 2,883.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.92x = 10,565.91 × 2,883.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.92x = 30,462,152.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,462,152.48/7,045.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.37

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