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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.10, 10,869.16 and 2,052.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.10, 10,869.16 and 2,052.02 is: 3,078.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.10 : 10,869.16 = 2,052.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.10/10,869.16 = 2,052.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.10x = 10,869.16 × 2,052.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.10x = 22,303,733.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,303,733.70/7,246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.03

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