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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.25, 10,862.96 and 2,625.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.25, 10,862.96 and 2,625.33 is: 3,938.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.25 : 10,862.96 = 2,625.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.25/10,862.96 = 2,625.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.25x = 10,862.96 × 2,625.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.25x = 28,518,841.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,518,841.65/7,241.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.39

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