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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,303.17, 10,947.46 and 2,854.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,303.17, 10,947.46 and 2,854.73 is: 4,279.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,303.17 : 10,947.46 = 2,854.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,303.17/10,947.46 = 2,854.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,303.17x = 10,947.46 × 2,854.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,303.17x = 31,252,028.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,252,028.21/7,303.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.24

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