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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.41, 10,855.43 and 2,304.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.41, 10,855.43 and 2,304.91 is: 3,457.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.41 : 10,855.43 = 2,304.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.41/10,855.43 = 2,304.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.41x = 10,855.43 × 2,304.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.41x = 25,020,789.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,020,789.16/7,236.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.62

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