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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.10, 10,856.44 and 2,305.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.10, 10,856.44 and 2,305.59 is: 3,458.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.10 : 10,856.44 = 2,305.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.10/10,856.44 = 2,305.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.10x = 10,856.44 × 2,305.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.10x = 25,030,499.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,030,499.50/7,237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.64

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