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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.17, 10,861.93 and 3,085.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.17, 10,861.93 and 3,085.14 is: 4,626.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.17 : 10,861.93 = 3,085.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.17/10,861.93 = 3,085.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.17x = 10,861.93 × 3,085.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.17x = 33,510,574.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,510,574.72/7,243.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.51

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