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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.37, 10,866.34 and 2,314.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.37, 10,866.34 and 2,314.30 is: 3,471.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.37 : 10,866.34 = 2,314.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.37/10,866.34 = 2,314.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.37x = 10,866.34 × 2,314.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.37x = 25,147,970.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,147,970.66/7,244.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.38

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