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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,234.08, 10,850.96 and 2,304.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,234.08, 10,850.96 and 2,304.06 is: 3,456.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,234.08 : 10,850.96 = 2,304.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,234.08/10,850.96 = 2,304.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,234.08x = 10,850.96 × 2,304.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,234.08x = 25,001,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,001,262.90/7,234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.04

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