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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.76, 10,866.91 and 2,314.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.76, 10,866.91 and 2,314.29 is: 3,471.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.76 : 10,866.91 = 2,314.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.76/10,866.91 = 2,314.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.76x = 10,866.91 × 2,314.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.76x = 25,149,159.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,149,159.32/7,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.36

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