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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.99, 10,868.28 and 2,313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.99, 10,868.28 and 2,313.47 is: 3,470.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.99 : 10,868.28 = 2,313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.99/10,868.28 = 2,313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.99x = 10,868.28 × 2,313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.99x = 25,143,439.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,143,439.73/7,244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.46

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