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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.52, 10,871.36 and 2,317.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.52, 10,871.36 and 2,317.05 is: 3,475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.52 : 10,871.36 = 2,317.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.52/10,871.36 = 2,317.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.52x = 10,871.36 × 2,317.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.52x = 25,189,473.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,189,473.10/7,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.60

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