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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.20, 10,595.34 and 1,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.20, 10,595.34 and 1,869 is: 2,803.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.20 : 10,595.34 = 1,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.20/10,595.34 = 1,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.20x = 10,595.34 × 1,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.20x = 19,802,690.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,802,690.46/7,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.64

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