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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.07, 10,853.38 and 2,303.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.07, 10,853.38 and 2,303.55 is: 3,455.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.07 : 10,853.38 = 2,303.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.07/10,853.38 = 2,303.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.07x = 10,853.38 × 2,303.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.07x = 25,001,338.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,001,338.44/7,235.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.58

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