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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.35, 10,573.74 and 2,890.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.35, 10,573.74 and 2,890.62 is: 4,336.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.35 : 10,573.74 = 2,890.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.35/10,573.74 = 2,890.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.35x = 10,573.74 × 2,890.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.35x = 30,564,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,564,664.32/7,048.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.43

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