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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.97, 10,869.62 and 2,316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.97, 10,869.62 and 2,316.76 is: 3,473.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.97 : 10,869.62 = 2,316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.97/10,869.62 = 2,316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.97x = 10,869.62 × 2,316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.97x = 25,182,262.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,182,262.07/7,249.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.43

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