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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.37, 10,855.85 and 2,307.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.37, 10,855.85 and 2,307.30 is: 3,460.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.37 : 10,855.85 = 2,307.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.37/10,855.85 = 2,307.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.37x = 10,855.85 × 2,307.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.37x = 25,047,691.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,047,691.17/7,237.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.89

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