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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.04, 10,862.34 and 2,308.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.04, 10,862.34 and 2,308.95 is: 3,463.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.04 : 10,862.34 = 2,308.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.04/10,862.34 = 2,308.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.04x = 10,862.34 × 2,308.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.04x = 25,080,599.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,080,599.94/7,241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.67

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