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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.53, 10,868.58 and 2,315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.53, 10,868.58 and 2,315.52 is: 3,472.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.53 : 10,868.58 = 2,315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.53/10,868.58 = 2,315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.53x = 10,868.58 × 2,315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.53x = 25,166,414.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,166,414.36/7,246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.89

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