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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.43, 10,869.08 and 2,314.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.43, 10,869.08 and 2,314.77 is: 3,472.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.43 : 10,869.08 = 2,314.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.43/10,869.08 = 2,314.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.43x = 10,869.08 × 2,314.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.43x = 25,159,408.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,159,408.74/7,244.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.93

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