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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.62, 10,865.73 and 3,083.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.62, 10,865.73 and 3,083.06 is: 4,624.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.62 : 10,865.73 = 3,083.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.62/10,865.73 = 3,083.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.62x = 10,865.73 × 3,083.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.62x = 33,499,643.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,499,643.21/7,243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.71

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