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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.02, 10,858.67 and 2,307.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.02, 10,858.67 and 2,307.94 is: 3,462.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.02 : 10,858.67 = 2,307.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.02/10,858.67 = 2,307.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.02x = 10,858.67 × 2,307.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.02x = 25,061,158.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,061,158.84/7,238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.43

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