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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.28, 10,853.72 and 2,303.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.28, 10,853.72 and 2,303.78 is: 3,455.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.28 : 10,853.72 = 2,303.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.28/10,853.72 = 2,303.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.28x = 10,853.72 × 2,303.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.28x = 25,004,517.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,004,517.27/7,235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.92

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