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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.04, 10,569.74 and 1,853.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.04, 10,569.74 and 1,853.32 is: 2,779.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.04 : 10,569.74 = 1,853.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.04/10,569.74 = 1,853.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.04x = 10,569.74 × 1,853.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.04x = 19,589,110.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,589,110.54/7,047.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.76

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