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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.44, 10,871.46 and 2,053.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.44, 10,871.46 and 2,053.32 is: 3,080.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.44 : 10,871.46 = 2,053.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.44/10,871.46 = 2,053.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.44x = 10,871.46 × 2,053.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.44x = 22,322,586.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,322,586.25/7,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.06

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