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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.84, 10,859.62 and 2,309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.84, 10,859.62 and 2,309.72 is: 3,465.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.84 : 10,859.62 = 2,309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.84/10,859.62 = 2,309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.84x = 10,859.62 × 2,309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.84x = 25,082,681.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,082,681.51/7,238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.01

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