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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.66, 10,869.33 and 2,317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.66, 10,869.33 and 2,317.10 is: 3,474.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.66 : 10,869.33 = 2,317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.66/10,869.33 = 2,317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.66x = 10,869.33 × 2,317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.66x = 25,185,324.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,185,324.54/7,247.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.96

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