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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,240.98, 10,862.91 and 2,562.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,240.98, 10,862.91 and 2,562.24 is: 3,843.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,240.98 : 10,862.91 = 2,562.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,240.98/10,862.91 = 2,562.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,240.98x = 10,862.91 × 2,562.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,240.98x = 27,833,382.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,833,382.52/7,240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.87

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