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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.06, 10,852.57 and 2,305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.06, 10,852.57 and 2,305.10 is: 3,457.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.06 : 10,852.57 = 2,305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.06/10,852.57 = 2,305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.06x = 10,852.57 × 2,305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.06x = 25,016,280.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,016,280.48/7,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.65

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