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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.17, 10,867.38 and 2,051.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.17, 10,867.38 and 2,051.06 is: 3,076.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.17 : 10,867.38 = 2,051.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.17/10,867.38 = 2,051.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.17x = 10,867.38 × 2,051.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.17x = 22,289,648.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,289,648.42/7,245.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.48

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