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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.19, 10,862.59 and 2,309.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.19, 10,862.59 and 2,309.70 is: 3,464.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.19 : 10,862.59 = 2,309.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.19/10,862.59 = 2,309.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.19x = 10,862.59 × 2,309.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.19x = 25,089,324.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,089,324.12/7,241.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.81

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