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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.49, 10,866.14 and 2,562.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.49, 10,866.14 and 2,562.39 is: 3,843.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.49 : 10,866.14 = 2,562.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.49/10,866.14 = 2,562.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.49x = 10,866.14 × 2,562.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.49x = 27,843,326.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,843,326.02/7,243.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.91

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