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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.03, 10,863.72 and 2,312.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.03, 10,863.72 and 2,312.82 is: 3,467.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.03 : 10,863.72 = 2,312.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.03/10,863.72 = 2,312.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.03x = 10,863.72 × 2,312.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.03x = 25,125,828.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,125,828.89/7,246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.53

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