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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.60, 10,854.88 and 2,306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.60, 10,854.88 and 2,306.24 is: 3,459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.60 : 10,854.88 = 2,306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.60/10,854.88 = 2,306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.60x = 10,854.88 × 2,306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.60x = 25,033,958.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,033,958.45/7,236.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.35

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