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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.24, 10,867.05 and 2,315.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.24, 10,867.05 and 2,315.07 is: 3,470.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.24 : 10,867.05 = 2,315.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.24/10,867.05 = 2,315.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.24x = 10,867.05 × 2,315.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.24x = 25,157,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,157,981.44/7,248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.91

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