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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.91, 10,858.40 and 2,307.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.91, 10,858.40 and 2,307.96 is: 3,462.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.91 : 10,858.40 = 2,307.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.91/10,858.40 = 2,307.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.91x = 10,858.40 × 2,307.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.91x = 25,060,741.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,060,741.32/7,237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.43

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