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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.73, 10,563.87 and 2,883.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.73, 10,563.87 and 2,883.99 is: 4,322.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.73 : 10,563.87 = 2,883.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.73/10,563.87 = 2,883.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.73x = 10,563.87 × 2,883.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.73x = 30,466,095.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,466,095.44/7,048.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.21

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