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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.46, 10,591.11 and 1,867.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.46, 10,591.11 and 1,867.74 is: 2,801.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.46 : 10,591.11 = 1,867.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.46/10,591.11 = 1,867.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.46x = 10,591.11 × 1,867.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.46x = 19,781,439.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,781,439.79/7,061.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.32

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