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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.70, 10,877.91 and 2,631.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.70, 10,877.91 and 2,631.70 is: 3,949.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.70 : 10,877.91 = 2,631.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.70/10,877.91 = 2,631.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.70x = 10,877.91 × 2,631.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.70x = 28,627,341.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,627,341.36/7,248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,949.31

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