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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.45, 10,862.06 and 2,311.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.45, 10,862.06 and 2,311.05 is: 3,466.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.45 : 10,862.06 = 2,311.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.45/10,862.06 = 2,311.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.45x = 10,862.06 × 2,311.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.45x = 25,102,792.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,102,792.94/7,241.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.54

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