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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.46, 10,573.74 and 2,887.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.46, 10,573.74 and 2,887.11 is: 4,332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.46 : 10,573.74 = 2,887.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.46/10,573.74 = 2,887.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.46x = 10,573.74 × 2,887.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.46x = 30,527,550.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,527,550.49/7,046.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.32

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