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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.13, 10,585.82 and 1,863.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.13, 10,585.82 and 1,863.14 is: 2,794.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.13 : 10,585.82 = 1,863.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.13/10,585.82 = 1,863.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.13x = 10,585.82 × 1,863.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.13x = 19,722,816.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,722,816.40/7,057.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.74

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