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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,234.36, 10,852.98 and 2,303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,234.36, 10,852.98 and 2,303.84 is: 3,456.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,234.36 : 10,852.98 = 2,303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,234.36/10,852.98 = 2,303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,234.36x = 10,852.98 × 2,303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,234.36x = 25,003,529.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,003,529.44/7,234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.22

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