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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.16, 10,570.74 and 2,887.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.16, 10,570.74 and 2,887.24 is: 4,330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.16 : 10,570.74 = 2,887.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.16/10,570.74 = 2,887.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.16x = 10,570.74 × 2,887.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.16x = 30,520,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,520,263.36/7,047.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,330.86

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