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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.05, 10,854.10 and 2,306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.05, 10,854.10 and 2,306.14 is: 3,459.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.05 : 10,854.10 = 2,306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.05/10,854.10 = 2,306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.05x = 10,854.10 × 2,306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.05x = 25,031,049.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,031,049.92/7,236.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.21

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