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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.98, 10,867.50 and 2,563.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.98, 10,867.50 and 2,563.92 is: 3,845.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.98 : 10,867.50 = 2,563.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.98/10,867.50 = 2,563.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.98x = 10,867.50 × 2,563.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.98x = 27,863,400.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,863,400.60/7,244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.89

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