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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.99, 10,873.28 and 2,318.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.99, 10,873.28 and 2,318.93 is: 3,478.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.99 : 10,873.28 = 2,318.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.99/10,873.28 = 2,318.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.99x = 10,873.28 × 2,318.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.99x = 25,214,309.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,214,309.23/7,248.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.32

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