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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,239.80, 10,858.77 and 2,309.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,239.80, 10,858.77 and 2,309.93 is: 3,464.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,239.80 : 10,858.77 = 2,309.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,239.80/10,858.77 = 2,309.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,239.80x = 10,858.77 × 2,309.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,239.80x = 25,082,944.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,082,944.29/7,239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.59

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