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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.27, 10,856.04 and 2,306.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.27, 10,856.04 and 2,306.19 is: 3,459.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.27 : 10,856.04 = 2,306.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.27/10,856.04 = 2,306.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.27x = 10,856.04 × 2,306.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.27x = 25,036,090.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,036,090.89/7,236.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.81

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