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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.24, 10,861.34 and 2,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.24, 10,861.34 and 2,625 is: 3,935.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.24 : 10,861.34 = 2,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.24/10,861.34 = 2,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.24x = 10,861.34 × 2,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.24x = 28,511,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,511,017.50/7,245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.14

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