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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,240.24, 10,860.13 and 2,310.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,240.24, 10,860.13 and 2,310.18 is: 3,465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,240.24 : 10,860.13 = 2,310.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,240.24/10,860.13 = 2,310.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,240.24x = 10,860.13 × 2,310.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,240.24x = 25,088,855.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,088,855.12/7,240.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.20

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