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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.26, 10,852.89 and 2,306.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.26, 10,852.89 and 2,306.41 is: 3,459.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.26 : 10,852.89 = 2,306.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.26/10,852.89 = 2,306.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.26x = 10,852.89 × 2,306.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.26x = 25,031,214.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,031,214.02/7,235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.62

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