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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,239.27, 10,853.60 and 2,306.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,239.27, 10,853.60 and 2,306.07 is: 3,457.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,239.27 : 10,853.60 = 2,306.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,239.27/10,853.60 = 2,306.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,239.27x = 10,853.60 × 2,306.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,239.27x = 25,029,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,029,149.82/7,239.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.41

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