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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.45, 10,853.94 and 2,303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.45, 10,853.94 and 2,303.93 is: 3,456.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.45 : 10,853.94 = 2,303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.45/10,853.94 = 2,303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.45x = 10,853.94 × 2,303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.45x = 25,006,663.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,006,663.71/7,235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.13

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