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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.73, 10,562.37 and 2,882.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.73, 10,562.37 and 2,882.99 is: 4,320.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.73 : 10,562.37 = 2,882.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.73/10,562.37 = 2,882.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.73x = 10,562.37 × 2,882.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.73x = 30,451,247.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,451,247.01/7,047.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.71

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