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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.24, 10,864.62 and 2,313.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.24, 10,864.62 and 2,313.18 is: 3,469.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.24 : 10,864.62 = 2,313.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.24/10,864.62 = 2,313.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.24x = 10,864.62 × 2,313.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.24x = 25,131,821.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,131,821.69/7,243.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.69

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