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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.40, 10,846.70 and 4,310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.40, 10,846.70 and 4,310.60 is: 6,462.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.40 : 10,846.70 = 4,310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.40/10,846.70 = 4,310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.40x = 10,846.70 × 4,310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.40x = 46,755,785.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,755,785.02/7,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.09

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