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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.70, 10,867.35 and 2,564.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.70, 10,867.35 and 2,564.90 is: 3,846.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.70 : 10,867.35 = 2,564.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.70/10,867.35 = 2,564.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.70x = 10,867.35 × 2,564.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.70x = 27,873,666.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,873,666.02/7,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.39

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