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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.07, 10,867.10 and 3,544.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.07, 10,867.10 and 3,544.97 is: 5,315.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.07 : 10,867.10 = 3,544.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.07/10,867.10 = 3,544.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.07x = 10,867.10 × 3,544.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.07x = 38,523,471.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,523,471.43/7,247.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,315.73

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