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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.27, 10,857.54 and 2,307.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.27, 10,857.54 and 2,307.19 is: 3,461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.27 : 10,857.54 = 2,307.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.27/10,857.54 = 2,307.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.27x = 10,857.54 × 2,307.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.27x = 25,050,407.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,050,407.71/7,237.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.31

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