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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.87, 10,855.43 and 2,310.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.87, 10,855.43 and 2,310.66 is: 3,466.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.87 : 10,855.43 = 2,310.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.87/10,855.43 = 2,310.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.87x = 10,855.43 × 2,310.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.87x = 25,083,196.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,083,196.33/7,236.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.03

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