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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.70, 10,857.32 and 2,306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.70, 10,857.32 and 2,306.18 is: 3,459.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.70 : 10,857.32 = 2,306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.70/10,857.32 = 2,306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.70x = 10,857.32 × 2,306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.70x = 25,038,868.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,038,868.42/7,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.51

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