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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,232.89, 10,848.88 and 2,306.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,232.89, 10,848.88 and 2,306.07 is: 3,458.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,232.89 : 10,848.88 = 2,306.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,232.89/10,848.88 = 2,306.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,232.89x = 10,848.88 × 2,306.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,232.89x = 25,018,276.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,018,276.70/7,232.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.96

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