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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.24, 10,855.66 and 2,307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.24, 10,855.66 and 2,307.18 is: 3,460.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.24 : 10,855.66 = 2,307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.24/10,855.66 = 2,307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.24x = 10,855.66 × 2,307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.24x = 25,045,961.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,045,961.64/7,237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.71

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