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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.97, 10,568.96 and 1,851.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.97, 10,568.96 and 1,851.84 is: 2,777.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.97 : 10,568.96 = 1,851.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.97/10,568.96 = 1,851.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.97x = 10,568.96 × 1,851.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.97x = 19,572,013.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,572,013.63/7,045.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.76

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