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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.35, 10,871.03 and 2,053.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.35, 10,871.03 and 2,053.27 is: 3,079.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.35 : 10,871.03 = 2,053.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.35/10,871.03 = 2,053.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.35x = 10,871.03 × 2,053.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.35x = 22,321,159.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,321,159.77/7,247.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.91

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