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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.94, 10,871.19 and 2,316.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.94, 10,871.19 and 2,316.69 is: 3,474.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.94 : 10,871.19 = 2,316.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.94/10,871.19 = 2,316.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.94x = 10,871.19 × 2,316.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.94x = 25,185,177.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,185,177.16/7,247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.80

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