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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.91, 10,863.98 and 2,563.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.91, 10,863.98 and 2,563.46 is: 3,844.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.91 : 10,863.98 = 2,563.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.91/10,863.98 = 2,563.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.91x = 10,863.98 × 2,563.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.91x = 27,849,365.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,849,365.35/7,243.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.52

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