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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.27, 10,859.04 and 2,308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.27, 10,859.04 and 2,308.19 is: 3,462.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.27 : 10,859.04 = 2,308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.27/10,859.04 = 2,308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.27x = 10,859.04 × 2,308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.27x = 25,064,727.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,064,727.54/7,238.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.81

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