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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.58, 10,870.94 and 2,809.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.58, 10,870.94 and 2,809.33 is: 4,212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.58 : 10,870.94 = 2,809.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.58/10,870.94 = 2,809.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.58x = 10,870.94 × 2,809.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.58x = 30,540,057.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,540,057.87/7,249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.67

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