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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.50, 10,861.16 and 2,562.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.50, 10,861.16 and 2,562.03 is: 3,844.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.50 : 10,861.16 = 2,562.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.50/10,861.16 = 2,562.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.50x = 10,861.16 × 2,562.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.50x = 27,826,604.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,826,604.94/7,238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.25

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