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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.33, 10,868.68 and 2,316.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.33, 10,868.68 and 2,316.13 is: 3,472.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.33 : 10,868.68 = 2,316.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.33/10,868.68 = 2,316.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.33x = 10,868.68 × 2,316.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.33x = 25,173,238.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,173,238.50/7,249.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.49

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