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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.30, 10,867.46 and 2,312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.30, 10,867.46 and 2,312.27 is: 3,468.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.30 : 10,867.46 = 2,312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.30/10,867.46 = 2,312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.30x = 10,867.46 × 2,312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.30x = 25,128,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,128,435.84/7,244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.72

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