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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.92, 10,869.47 and 2,316.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.92, 10,869.47 and 2,316.15 is: 3,473.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.92 : 10,869.47 = 2,316.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.92/10,869.47 = 2,316.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.92x = 10,869.47 × 2,316.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.92x = 25,175,257.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,175,257.01/7,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.93

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