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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.36, 10,857.07 and 2,305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.36, 10,857.07 and 2,305.34 is: 3,458.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.36 : 10,857.07 = 2,305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.36/10,857.07 = 2,305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.36x = 10,857.07 × 2,305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.36x = 25,029,227.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,029,227.06/7,237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.34

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