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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.93, 10,872.84 and 2,053.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.93, 10,872.84 and 2,053.94 is: 3,081.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.93 : 10,872.84 = 2,053.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.93/10,872.84 = 2,053.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.93x = 10,872.84 × 2,053.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.93x = 22,332,160.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,332,160.99/7,247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.18

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