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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.97, 10,572.99 and 2,889.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.97, 10,572.99 and 2,889.85 is: 4,333.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.97 : 10,572.99 = 2,889.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.97/10,572.99 = 2,889.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.97x = 10,572.99 × 2,889.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.97x = 30,554,317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,554,317.88/7,050.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,333.35

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