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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.24, 10,872.78 and 2,316.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.24, 10,872.78 and 2,316.97 is: 3,476.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.24 : 10,872.78 = 2,316.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.24/10,872.78 = 2,316.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.24x = 10,872.78 × 2,316.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.24x = 25,191,839.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,191,839.13/7,247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.06

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