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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.83, 10,854.99 and 2,306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.83, 10,854.99 and 2,306.76 is: 3,460.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.83 : 10,854.99 = 2,306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.83/10,854.99 = 2,306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.83x = 10,854.99 × 2,306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.83x = 25,039,856.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,039,856.73/7,236.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.06

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