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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.06, 10,872.63 and 2,054.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.06, 10,872.63 and 2,054.34 is: 3,081.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.06 : 10,872.63 = 2,054.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.06/10,872.63 = 2,054.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.06x = 10,872.63 × 2,054.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.06x = 22,336,078.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,336,078.71/7,248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.66

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