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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.18, 10,870.83 and 2,248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.18, 10,870.83 and 2,248.45 is: 3,373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.18 : 10,870.83 = 2,248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.18/10,870.83 = 2,248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.18x = 10,870.83 × 2,248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.18x = 24,442,551.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,442,551.68/7,246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.16

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