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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,242.24, 10,863.12 and 2,312.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,242.24, 10,863.12 and 2,312.18 is: 3,468.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,242.24 : 10,863.12 = 2,312.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,242.24/10,863.12 = 2,312.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,242.24x = 10,863.12 × 2,312.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,242.24x = 25,117,488.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,117,488.80/7,242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.19

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