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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.90, 10,862.03 and 2,311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.90, 10,862.03 and 2,311.70 is: 3,465.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.90 : 10,862.03 = 2,311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.90/10,862.03 = 2,311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.90x = 10,862.03 × 2,311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.90x = 25,109,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,109,706.22/7,244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.85

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