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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.81, 10,871.16 and 2,052.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.81, 10,871.16 and 2,052.73 is: 3,079.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.81 : 10,871.16 = 2,052.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.81/10,871.16 = 2,052.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.81x = 10,871.16 × 2,052.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.81x = 22,315,556.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,315,556.27/7,246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.36

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