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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.58, 10,872.44 and 2,810.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.58, 10,872.44 and 2,810.33 is: 4,214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.58 : 10,872.44 = 2,810.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.58/10,872.44 = 2,810.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.58x = 10,872.44 × 2,810.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.58x = 30,555,144.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,555,144.31/7,250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.17

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