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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.38, 10,864.85 and 2,801.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.38, 10,864.85 and 2,801.12 is: 4,201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.38 : 10,864.85 = 2,801.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.38/10,864.85 = 2,801.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.38x = 10,864.85 × 2,801.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.38x = 30,433,761.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,433,761.79/7,244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.02

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