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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.04, 10,858.94 and 2,307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.04, 10,858.94 and 2,307.70 is: 3,462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.04 : 10,858.94 = 2,307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.04/10,858.94 = 2,307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.04x = 10,858.94 × 2,307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.04x = 25,059,175.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,059,175.84/7,238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.15

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