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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.66, 10,577.49 and 1,857.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.66, 10,577.49 and 1,857.53 is: 2,786.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.66 : 10,577.49 = 1,857.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.66/10,577.49 = 1,857.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.66x = 10,577.49 × 1,857.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.66x = 19,648,024.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,648,024.48/7,051.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.30

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