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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.01, 10,865.43 and 2,861.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.01, 10,865.43 and 2,861.55 is: 4,292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.01 : 10,865.43 = 2,861.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.01/10,865.43 = 2,861.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.01x = 10,865.43 × 2,861.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.01x = 31,091,971.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,091,971.22/7,244.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.09

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