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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,239.54, 10,860.09 and 2,307.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,239.54, 10,860.09 and 2,307.45 is: 3,461.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,239.54 : 10,860.09 = 2,307.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,239.54/10,860.09 = 2,307.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,239.54x = 10,860.09 × 2,307.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,239.54x = 25,059,114.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,059,114.67/7,239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.42

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