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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.94, 10,869.47 and 2,314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.94, 10,869.47 and 2,314.96 is: 3,473.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.94 : 10,869.47 = 2,314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.94/10,869.47 = 2,314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.94x = 10,869.47 × 2,314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.94x = 25,162,388.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,162,388.27/7,244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.10

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