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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.63, 10,871.45 and 1,775.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.63, 10,871.45 and 1,775.63 is: 2,663.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.63 : 10,871.45 = 1,775.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.63/10,871.45 = 1,775.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.63x = 10,871.45 × 1,775.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.63x = 19,303,609.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,303,609.53/7,247.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.44

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