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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,242.17, 10,860.44 and 3,084.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,242.17, 10,860.44 and 3,084.14 is: 4,625.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,242.17 : 10,860.44 = 3,084.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,242.17/10,860.44 = 3,084.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,242.17x = 10,860.44 × 3,084.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,242.17x = 33,495,129.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,495,129.15/7,242.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.02

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