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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.98, 10,870.51 and 2,502.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.98, 10,870.51 and 2,502.58 is: 3,754.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.98 : 10,870.51 = 2,502.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.98/10,870.51 = 2,502.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.98x = 10,870.51 × 2,502.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.98x = 27,204,308.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,204,308.40/7,245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.40

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