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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.99, 10,873.82 and 2,565.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.99, 10,873.82 and 2,565.97 is: 3,850.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.99 : 10,873.82 = 2,565.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.99/10,873.82 = 2,565.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.99x = 10,873.82 × 2,565.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.99x = 27,901,875.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,901,875.14/7,245.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.66

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