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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.71, 10,869.63 and 2,808.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.71, 10,869.63 and 2,808.45 is: 4,211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.71 : 10,869.63 = 2,808.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.71/10,869.63 = 2,808.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.71x = 10,869.63 × 2,808.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.71x = 30,526,812.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,526,812.37/7,248.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.35

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