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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.31, 10,574.46 and 2,832.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.31, 10,574.46 and 2,832.56 is: 4,249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.31 : 10,574.46 = 2,832.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.31/10,574.46 = 2,832.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.31x = 10,574.46 × 2,832.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.31x = 29,952,778.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,952,778.25/7,049.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.04

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