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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.04, 10,867.32 and 2,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.04, 10,867.32 and 2,865.60 is: 4,295.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.04 : 10,867.32 = 2,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.04/10,867.32 = 2,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.04x = 10,867.32 × 2,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.04x = 31,141,392.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,141,392.19/7,250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.34

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