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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,240.34, 10,861.11 and 2,310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,240.34, 10,861.11 and 2,310.68 is: 3,466.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,240.34 : 10,861.11 = 2,310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,240.34/10,861.11 = 2,310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,240.34x = 10,861.11 × 2,310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,240.34x = 25,096,495.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,096,495.35/7,240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.21

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