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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,240.75, 10,861.90 and 2,309.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,240.75, 10,861.90 and 2,309.24 is: 3,464.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,240.75 : 10,861.90 = 2,309.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,240.75/10,861.90 = 2,309.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,240.75x = 10,861.90 × 2,309.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,240.75x = 25,082,755.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,082,755.34/7,240.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.11

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