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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.23, 10,871.21 and 2,564.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.23, 10,871.21 and 2,564.22 is: 3,848.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.23 : 10,871.21 = 2,564.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.23/10,871.21 = 2,564.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.23x = 10,871.21 × 2,564.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.23x = 27,876,180.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,876,180.52/7,244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.05

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