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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.58, 10,871.37 and 2,630.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.58, 10,871.37 and 2,630.94 is: 3,946.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.58 : 10,871.37 = 2,630.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.58/10,871.37 = 2,630.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.58x = 10,871.37 × 2,630.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.58x = 28,601,922.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,601,922.19/7,247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.41

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