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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,240.04, 10,861.68 and 2,309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,240.04, 10,861.68 and 2,309.96 is: 3,465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,240.04 : 10,861.68 = 2,309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,240.04/10,861.68 = 2,309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,240.04x = 10,861.68 × 2,309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,240.04x = 25,090,046.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,090,046.33/7,240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.46

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