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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.65, 10,870.40 and 3,085.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.65, 10,870.40 and 3,085.90 is: 4,629.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.65 : 10,870.40 = 3,085.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.65/10,870.40 = 3,085.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.65x = 10,870.40 × 3,085.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.65x = 33,544,947.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,544,947.90/7,245.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.67

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