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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.03, 10,565.91 and 2,885.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.03, 10,565.91 and 2,885.19 is: 4,324.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.03 : 10,565.91 = 2,885.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.03/10,565.91 = 2,885.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.03x = 10,565.91 × 2,885.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.03x = 30,484,657.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,484,657.87/7,050.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.05

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