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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,239.76, 10,857.33 and 2,308.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,239.76, 10,857.33 and 2,308.24 is: 3,461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,239.76 : 10,857.33 = 2,308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,239.76/10,857.33 = 2,308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,239.76x = 10,857.33 × 2,308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,239.76x = 25,061,328.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,061,328.31/7,239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.63

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