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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.12, 10,853.76 and 2,303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.12, 10,853.76 and 2,303.30 is: 3,455.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.12 : 10,853.76 = 2,303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.12/10,853.76 = 2,303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.12x = 10,853.76 × 2,303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.12x = 24,999,465.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,999,465.41/7,235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.29

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