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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.61, 10,583.28 and 1,861.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.61, 10,583.28 and 1,861.44 is: 2,792.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.61 : 10,583.28 = 1,861.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.61/10,583.28 = 1,861.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.61x = 10,583.28 × 1,861.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.61x = 19,700,140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,700,140.72/7,055.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.12

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