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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.80, 10,861.26 and 2,622.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.80, 10,861.26 and 2,622.28 is: 3,932.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.80 : 10,861.26 = 2,622.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.80/10,861.26 = 2,622.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.80x = 10,861.26 × 2,622.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.80x = 28,481,264.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,481,264.87/7,241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.90

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