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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.20, 10,866.26 and 2,314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.20, 10,866.26 and 2,314.52 is: 3,470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.20 : 10,866.26 = 2,314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.20/10,866.26 = 2,314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.20x = 10,866.26 × 2,314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.20x = 25,150,127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,150,127.55/7,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.80

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