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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.01, 10,853.82 and 2,304.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.01, 10,853.82 and 2,304.14 is: 3,456.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.01 : 10,853.82 = 2,304.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.01/10,853.82 = 2,304.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.01x = 10,853.82 × 2,304.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.01x = 25,008,666.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,008,666.55/7,235.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.62

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