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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.67, 10,853.51 and 2,305.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.67, 10,853.51 and 2,305.31 is: 3,457.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.67 : 10,853.51 = 2,305.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.67/10,853.51 = 2,305.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.67x = 10,853.51 × 2,305.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.67x = 25,020,720.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,020,720.75/7,235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.97

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