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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.19, 10,865.64 and 2,562.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.19, 10,865.64 and 2,562.23 is: 3,843.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.19 : 10,865.64 = 2,562.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.19/10,865.64 = 2,562.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.19x = 10,865.64 × 2,562.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.19x = 27,840,305.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,840,305.55/7,243.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.65

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