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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.16, 10,861.44 and 2,311.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.16, 10,861.44 and 2,311.08 is: 3,466.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.16 : 10,861.44 = 2,311.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.16/10,861.44 = 2,311.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.16x = 10,861.44 × 2,311.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.16x = 25,101,656.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,101,656.76/7,241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.52

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