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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.95, 10,871.89 and 2,318.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.95, 10,871.89 and 2,318.27 is: 3,476.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.95 : 10,871.89 = 2,318.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.95/10,871.89 = 2,318.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.95x = 10,871.89 × 2,318.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.95x = 25,203,916.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,203,916.28/7,249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.43

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