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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,242.68, 10,866.46 and 2,313.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,242.68, 10,866.46 and 2,313.02 is: 3,470.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,242.68 : 10,866.46 = 2,313.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,242.68/10,866.46 = 2,313.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,242.68x = 10,866.46 × 2,313.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,242.68x = 25,134,339.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,134,339.31/7,242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.31

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