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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.92, 10,857.68 and 2,305.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.92, 10,857.68 and 2,305.83 is: 3,459.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.92 : 10,857.68 = 2,305.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.92/10,857.68 = 2,305.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.92x = 10,857.68 × 2,305.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.92x = 25,035,964.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,035,964.27/7,237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.00

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