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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.26, 10,862.46 and 2,047.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.26, 10,862.46 and 2,047.18 is: 3,070.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.26 : 10,862.46 = 2,047.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.26/10,862.46 = 2,047.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.26x = 10,862.46 × 2,047.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.26x = 22,237,410.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,237,410.86/7,241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.93

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