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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.54, 10,571.28 and 1,782.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.54, 10,571.28 and 1,782.60 is: 2,673.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.54 : 10,571.28 = 1,782.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.54/10,571.28 = 1,782.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.54x = 10,571.28 × 1,782.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.54x = 18,844,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,844,363.73/7,047.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.89

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