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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.28, 10,581.83 and 1,861.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.28, 10,581.83 and 1,861.56 is: 2,792.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.28 : 10,581.83 = 1,861.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.28/10,581.83 = 1,861.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.28x = 10,581.83 × 1,861.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.28x = 19,698,711.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,698,711.45/7,055.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.05

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