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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.52, 10,871.01 and 2,053.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.52, 10,871.01 and 2,053.26 is: 3,079.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.52 : 10,871.01 = 2,053.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.52/10,871.01 = 2,053.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.52x = 10,871.01 × 2,053.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.52x = 22,321,009.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,321,009.99/7,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.81

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