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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.83, 10,573.32 and 2,887.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.83, 10,573.32 and 2,887.77 is: 4,331.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.83 : 10,573.32 = 2,887.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.83/10,573.32 = 2,887.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.83x = 10,573.32 × 2,887.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.83x = 30,533,316.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,533,316.30/7,048.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,331.69

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