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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.17, 10,856.54 and 2,305.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.17, 10,856.54 and 2,305.67 is: 3,458.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.17 : 10,856.54 = 2,305.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.17/10,856.54 = 2,305.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.17x = 10,856.54 × 2,305.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.17x = 25,031,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,031,550.06/7,237.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.75

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