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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.35, 10,869.53 and 2,052.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.35, 10,869.53 and 2,052.27 is: 3,078.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.35 : 10,869.53 = 2,052.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.35/10,869.53 = 2,052.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.35x = 10,869.53 × 2,052.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.35x = 22,307,200.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,307,200.07/7,246.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.41

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