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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.57, 10,573.70 and 1,855.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.57, 10,573.70 and 1,855.77 is: 2,783.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.57 : 10,573.70 = 1,855.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.57/10,573.70 = 1,855.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.57x = 10,573.70 × 1,855.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.57x = 19,622,345.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,622,345.97/7,050.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.09

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