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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.69, 10,867.86 and 2,803.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.69, 10,867.86 and 2,803.57 is: 4,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.69 : 10,867.86 = 2,803.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.69/10,867.86 = 2,803.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.69x = 10,867.86 × 2,803.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.69x = 30,468,779.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,468,779.09/7,246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.51

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