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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.18, 10,572.96 and 2,886.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.18, 10,572.96 and 2,886.32 is: 4,329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.18 : 10,572.96 = 2,886.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.18/10,572.96 = 2,886.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.18x = 10,572.96 × 2,886.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.18x = 30,516,945.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,516,945.91/7,049.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,329.15

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