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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.34, 10,863.48 and 2,310.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.34, 10,863.48 and 2,310.84 is: 3,466.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.34 : 10,863.48 = 2,310.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.34/10,863.48 = 2,310.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.34x = 10,863.48 × 2,310.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.34x = 25,103,764.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,103,764.12/7,241.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.73

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