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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.02, 10,868.46 and 2,862.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.02, 10,868.46 and 2,862.73 is: 4,295.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.02 : 10,868.46 = 2,862.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.02/10,868.46 = 2,862.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.02x = 10,868.46 × 2,862.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.02x = 31,113,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,113,466.50/7,244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.06

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