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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.34, 10,866.48 and 2,312.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.34, 10,866.48 and 2,312.84 is: 3,469.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.34 : 10,866.48 = 2,312.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.34/10,866.48 = 2,312.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.34x = 10,866.48 × 2,312.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.34x = 25,132,429.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,132,429.60/7,243.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.73

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