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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.52, 10,861.62 and 2,563.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.52, 10,861.62 and 2,563.56 is: 3,843.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.52 : 10,861.62 = 2,563.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.52/10,861.62 = 2,563.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.52x = 10,861.62 × 2,563.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.52x = 27,844,414.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,844,414.57/7,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.51

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