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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.93, 10,867.40 and 2,314.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.93, 10,867.40 and 2,314.95 is: 3,472.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.93 : 10,867.40 = 2,314.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.93/10,867.40 = 2,314.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.93x = 10,867.40 × 2,314.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.93x = 25,157,443.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,157,443.98/7,244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.42

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