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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.75, 10,866.09 and 2,050.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.75, 10,866.09 and 2,050.03 is: 3,075.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.75 : 10,866.09 = 2,050.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.75/10,866.09 = 2,050.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.75x = 10,866.09 × 2,050.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.75x = 22,275,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,275,810.48/7,243.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.18

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