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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.82, 10,872.06 and 2,052.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.82, 10,872.06 and 2,052.74 is: 3,079.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.82 : 10,872.06 = 2,052.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.82/10,872.06 = 2,052.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.82x = 10,872.06 × 2,052.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.82x = 22,317,512.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,317,512.44/7,246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.63

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