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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.09, 10,857.74 and 2,308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.09, 10,857.74 and 2,308.43 is: 3,462.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.09 : 10,857.74 = 2,308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.09/10,857.74 = 2,308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.09x = 10,857.74 × 2,308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.09x = 25,064,266.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,064,266.92/7,238.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.83

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