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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.63, 10,585.22 and 1,862.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.63, 10,585.22 and 1,862.55 is: 2,793.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.63 : 10,585.22 = 1,862.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.63/10,585.22 = 1,862.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.63x = 10,585.22 × 1,862.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.63x = 19,715,492.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,715,492.20/7,056.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.90

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