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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.16, 10,864.83 and 2,563.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.16, 10,864.83 and 2,563.08 is: 3,844.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.16 : 10,864.83 = 2,563.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.16/10,864.83 = 2,563.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.16x = 10,864.83 × 2,563.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.16x = 27,847,397.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,847,397.34/7,243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.65

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