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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.70, 10,854.81 and 2,304.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.70, 10,854.81 and 2,304.42 is: 3,457.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.70 : 10,854.81 = 2,304.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.70/10,854.81 = 2,304.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.70x = 10,854.81 × 2,304.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.70x = 25,014,041.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,014,041.26/7,235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.03

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