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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.73, 10,868.14 and 2,801.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.73, 10,868.14 and 2,801.56 is: 4,202.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.73 : 10,868.14 = 2,801.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.73/10,868.14 = 2,801.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.73x = 10,868.14 × 2,801.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.73x = 30,447,761.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,447,761.76/7,245.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.17

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