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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.35, 10,849.10 and 2,304.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.35, 10,849.10 and 2,304.27 is: 3,454.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.35 : 10,849.10 = 2,304.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.35/10,849.10 = 2,304.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.35x = 10,849.10 × 2,304.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.35x = 24,999,244.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,999,244.14/7,237.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.20

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