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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.28, 10,853.94 and 2,309.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.28, 10,853.94 and 2,309.46 is: 3,464.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.28 : 10,853.94 = 2,309.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.28/10,853.94 = 2,309.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.28x = 10,853.94 × 2,309.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.28x = 25,066,740.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,066,740.27/7,236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.04

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