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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.58, 10,856.38 and 2,307.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.58, 10,856.38 and 2,307.24 is: 3,460.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.58 : 10,856.38 = 2,307.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.58/10,856.38 = 2,307.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.58x = 10,856.38 × 2,307.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.58x = 25,048,274.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,048,274.19/7,237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.86

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