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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.92, 10,870.96 and 2,317.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.92, 10,870.96 and 2,317.15 is: 3,475.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.92 : 10,870.96 = 2,317.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.92/10,870.96 = 2,317.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.92x = 10,870.96 × 2,317.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.92x = 25,189,644.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,189,644.96/7,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.43

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