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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,242.98, 10,865.31 and 2,562.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,242.98, 10,865.31 and 2,562.02 is: 3,843.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,242.98 : 10,865.31 = 2,562.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,242.98/10,865.31 = 2,562.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,242.98x = 10,865.31 × 2,562.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,242.98x = 27,837,141.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,837,141.53/7,242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.33

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