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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.02, 10,855.67 and 2,305.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.02, 10,855.67 and 2,305.94 is: 3,459.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.02 : 10,855.67 = 2,305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.02/10,855.67 = 2,305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.02x = 10,855.67 × 2,305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.02x = 25,032,512.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,032,512.15/7,236.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.43

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