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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,242.84, 10,863.72 and 2,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,242.84, 10,863.72 and 2,313 is: 3,469.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,242.84 : 10,863.72 = 2,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,242.84/10,863.72 = 2,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,242.84x = 10,863.72 × 2,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,242.84x = 25,127,784.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,127,784.36/7,242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.33

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