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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.68, 10,869.62 and 2,052.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.68, 10,869.62 and 2,052.56 is: 3,078.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.68 : 10,869.62 = 2,052.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.68/10,869.62 = 2,052.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.68x = 10,869.62 × 2,052.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.68x = 22,310,547.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,310,547.23/7,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.73

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