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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.59, 10,584.08 and 1,862.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.59, 10,584.08 and 1,862.87 is: 2,794.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.59 : 10,584.08 = 1,862.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.59/10,584.08 = 1,862.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.59x = 10,584.08 × 1,862.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.59x = 19,716,782.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,716,782.26/7,056.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.09

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