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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.14, 10,871.29 and 2,316.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.14, 10,871.29 and 2,316.54 is: 3,475.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.14 : 10,871.29 = 2,316.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.14/10,871.29 = 2,316.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.14x = 10,871.29 × 2,316.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.14x = 25,183,778.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,183,778.14/7,246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.47

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