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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.71, 10,865.89 and 3,085.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.71, 10,865.89 and 3,085.08 is: 4,623.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.71 : 10,865.89 = 3,085.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.71/10,865.89 = 3,085.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.71x = 10,865.89 × 3,085.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.71x = 33,522,124.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,522,124.50/7,250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.29

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