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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.17, 10,869.36 and 2,052.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.17, 10,869.36 and 2,052.05 is: 3,078.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.17 : 10,869.36 = 2,052.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.17/10,869.36 = 2,052.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.17x = 10,869.36 × 2,052.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.17x = 22,304,408.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,304,408.15/7,246.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.10

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