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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.19, 10,868.48 and 3,027.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.19, 10,868.48 and 3,027.93 is: 4,542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.19 : 10,868.48 = 3,027.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.19/10,868.48 = 3,027.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.19x = 10,868.48 × 3,027.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.19x = 32,908,996.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,908,996.65/7,245.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.19

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