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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.13, 10,854.38 and 2,305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.13, 10,854.38 and 2,305.64 is: 3,458.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.13 : 10,854.38 = 2,305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.13/10,854.38 = 2,305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.13x = 10,854.38 × 2,305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.13x = 25,026,325.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,026,325.60/7,237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.05

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