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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.59, 10,866.34 and 2,314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.59, 10,866.34 and 2,314.75 is: 3,471.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.59 : 10,866.34 = 2,314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.59/10,866.34 = 2,314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.59x = 10,866.34 × 2,314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.59x = 25,152,860.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,152,860.52/7,244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.95

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