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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.85, 10,868.67 and 3,036.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.85, 10,868.67 and 3,036.53 is: 4,551.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.85 : 10,868.67 = 3,036.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.85/10,868.67 = 3,036.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.85x = 10,868.67 × 3,036.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.85x = 33,002,988.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,002,988.17/7,250.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.60

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