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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.44, 10,872.76 and 2,317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.44, 10,872.76 and 2,317.48 is: 3,476.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.44 : 10,872.76 = 2,317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.44/10,872.76 = 2,317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.44x = 10,872.76 × 2,317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.44x = 25,197,403.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,197,403.84/7,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.73

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