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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.91, 10,871.77 and 2,053.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.91, 10,871.77 and 2,053.79 is: 3,080.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.91 : 10,871.77 = 2,053.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.91/10,871.77 = 2,053.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.91x = 10,871.77 × 2,053.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.91x = 22,328,317.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,328,317.63/7,247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.65

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