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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,239.91, 10,861.40 and 2,309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,239.91, 10,861.40 and 2,309.96 is: 3,465.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,239.91 : 10,861.40 = 2,309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,239.91/10,861.40 = 2,309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,239.91x = 10,861.40 × 2,309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,239.91x = 25,089,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,089,399.54/7,239.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.43

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