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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.92, 10,873.96 and 2,319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.92, 10,873.96 and 2,319.14 is: 3,478.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.92 : 10,873.96 = 2,319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.92/10,873.96 = 2,319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.92x = 10,873.96 × 2,319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.92x = 25,218,235.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,218,235.59/7,249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.42

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