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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.05, 10,867.41 and 2,862.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.05, 10,867.41 and 2,862.54 is: 4,293.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.05 : 10,867.41 = 2,862.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.05/10,867.41 = 2,862.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.05x = 10,867.41 × 2,862.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.05x = 31,108,395.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,108,395.82/7,245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,293.75

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