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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.22, 10,865.69 and 2,562.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.22, 10,865.69 and 2,562.26 is: 3,843.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.22 : 10,865.69 = 2,562.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.22/10,865.69 = 2,562.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.22x = 10,865.69 × 2,562.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.22x = 27,840,722.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,840,722.86/7,243.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.69

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