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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.30, 10,871.06 and 2,053.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.30, 10,871.06 and 2,053.17 is: 3,079.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.30 : 10,871.06 = 2,053.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.30/10,871.06 = 2,053.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.30x = 10,871.06 × 2,053.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.30x = 22,320,123.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,320,123.99/7,247.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.79

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