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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.26, 10,595.16 and 1,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.26, 10,595.16 and 1,869 is: 2,803.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.26 : 10,595.16 = 1,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.26/10,595.16 = 1,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.26x = 10,595.16 × 1,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.26x = 19,802,354.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,802,354.04/7,063.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.57

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