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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.34, 10,871.62 and 2,317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.34, 10,871.62 and 2,317.68 is: 3,476.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.34 : 10,871.62 = 2,317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.34/10,871.62 = 2,317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.34x = 10,871.62 × 2,317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.34x = 25,196,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,196,936.24/7,247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.72

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