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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.70, 10,889.50 and 3,044.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.70, 10,889.50 and 3,044.82 is: 4,565.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.70 : 10,889.50 = 3,044.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.70/10,889.50 = 3,044.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.70x = 10,889.50 × 3,044.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.70x = 33,156,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,156,567.39/7,262.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.32

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