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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.47, 10,972.74 and 2,051.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.47, 10,972.74 and 2,051.18 is: 3,076.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.47 : 10,972.74 = 2,051.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.47/10,972.74 = 2,051.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.47x = 10,972.74 × 2,051.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.47x = 22,507,064.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,507,064.83/7,316.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.22

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