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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.52, 10,857.08 and 2,305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.52, 10,857.08 and 2,305.44 is: 3,458.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.52 : 10,857.08 = 2,305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.52/10,857.08 = 2,305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.52x = 10,857.08 × 2,305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.52x = 25,030,346.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,030,346.52/7,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.41

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