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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.49, 10,867.64 and 2,563.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.49, 10,867.64 and 2,563.40 is: 3,845.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.49 : 10,867.64 = 2,563.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.49/10,867.64 = 2,563.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.49x = 10,867.64 × 2,563.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.49x = 27,858,054.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,858,054.04/7,244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.42

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