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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.94, 10,859.19 and 2,307.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.94, 10,859.19 and 2,307.43 is: 3,461.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.94 : 10,859.19 = 2,307.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.94/10,859.19 = 2,307.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.94x = 10,859.19 × 2,307.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.94x = 25,056,820.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,056,820.78/7,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.39

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