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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.36, 10,871.76 and 2,630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.36, 10,871.76 and 2,630.72 is: 3,946.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.36 : 10,871.76 = 2,630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.36/10,871.76 = 2,630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.36x = 10,871.76 × 2,630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.36x = 28,600,556.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,600,556.47/7,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.34

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