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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.71, 10,869.41 and 2,564.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.71, 10,869.41 and 2,564.75 is: 3,847.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.71 : 10,869.41 = 2,564.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.71/10,869.41 = 2,564.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.71x = 10,869.41 × 2,564.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.71x = 27,877,319.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,877,319.30/7,245.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.42

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