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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.63, 10,865.93 and 2,050.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.63, 10,865.93 and 2,050.29 is: 3,074.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.63 : 10,865.93 = 2,050.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.63/10,865.93 = 2,050.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.63x = 10,865.93 × 2,050.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.63x = 22,278,297.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,278,297.37/7,245.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.72

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