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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.46, 10,861.11 and 2,311.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.46, 10,861.11 and 2,311.94 is: 3,466.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.46 : 10,861.11 = 2,311.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.46/10,861.11 = 2,311.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.46x = 10,861.11 × 2,311.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.46x = 25,110,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,110,234.65/7,243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.61

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