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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.67, 10,869.20 and 3,029.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.67, 10,869.20 and 3,029.97 is: 4,545.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.67 : 10,869.20 = 3,029.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.67/10,869.20 = 3,029.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.67x = 10,869.20 × 3,029.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.67x = 32,933,334.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,933,334.77/7,244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.87

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