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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.88, 10,870.74 and 2,317.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.88, 10,870.74 and 2,317.01 is: 3,475.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.88 : 10,870.74 = 2,317.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.88/10,870.74 = 2,317.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.88x = 10,870.74 × 2,317.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.88x = 25,187,558.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,187,558.93/7,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.16

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