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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.96, 10,870.92 and 2,316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.96, 10,870.92 and 2,316.96 is: 3,475.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.96 : 10,870.92 = 2,316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.96/10,870.92 = 2,316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.96x = 10,870.92 × 2,316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.96x = 25,187,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,187,486.80/7,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.11

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