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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.79, 10,854.27 and 2,306.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.79, 10,854.27 and 2,306.93 is: 3,460.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.79 : 10,854.27 = 2,306.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.79/10,854.27 = 2,306.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.79x = 10,854.27 × 2,306.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.79x = 25,039,986.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,039,986.82/7,236.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.10

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