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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.25, 10,868.46 and 2,051.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.25, 10,868.46 and 2,051.17 is: 3,076.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.25 : 10,868.46 = 2,051.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.25/10,868.46 = 2,051.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.25x = 10,868.46 × 2,051.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.25x = 22,293,059.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,293,059.10/7,245.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.92

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