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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.54, 10,865.51 and 3,087.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.54, 10,865.51 and 3,087.48 is: 4,630.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.54 : 10,865.51 = 3,087.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.54/10,865.51 = 3,087.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.54x = 10,865.51 × 3,087.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.54x = 33,547,029.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,547,029.38/7,245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.02

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