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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.37, 10,870.84 and 2,317.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.37, 10,870.84 and 2,317.30 is: 3,475.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.37 : 10,870.84 = 2,317.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.37/10,870.84 = 2,317.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.37x = 10,870.84 × 2,317.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.37x = 25,190,997.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,190,997.53/7,247.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.88

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