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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.18, 10,872.48 and 2,317.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.18, 10,872.48 and 2,317.82 is: 3,476.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.18 : 10,872.48 = 2,317.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.18/10,872.48 = 2,317.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.18x = 10,872.48 × 2,317.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.18x = 25,200,392.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,200,392.89/7,248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.79

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