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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,232.27, 10,847.94 and 2,305.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,232.27, 10,847.94 and 2,305.45 is: 3,458.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,232.27 : 10,847.94 = 2,305.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,232.27/10,847.94 = 2,305.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,232.27x = 10,847.94 × 2,305.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,232.27x = 25,009,383.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,009,383.27/7,232.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.03

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