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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.52, 10,870.98 and 2,317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.52, 10,870.98 and 2,317.02 is: 3,475.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.52 : 10,870.98 = 2,317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.52/10,870.98 = 2,317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.52x = 10,870.98 × 2,317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.52x = 25,188,278.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,188,278.08/7,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.43

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