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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.73, 10,859.44 and 2,864.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.73, 10,859.44 and 2,864.27 is: 4,293.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.73 : 10,859.44 = 2,864.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.73/10,859.44 = 2,864.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.73x = 10,859.44 × 2,864.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.73x = 31,104,368.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,104,368.21/7,243.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,293.97

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