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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.47, 10,591.38 and 1,867.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.47, 10,591.38 and 1,867.75 is: 2,801.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.47 : 10,591.38 = 1,867.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.47/10,591.38 = 1,867.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.47x = 10,591.38 × 1,867.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.47x = 19,782,023.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,782,023.52/7,061.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.40

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