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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.17, 10,866.84 and 2,314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.17, 10,866.84 and 2,314.40 is: 3,471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.17 : 10,866.84 = 2,314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.17/10,866.84 = 2,314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.17x = 10,866.84 × 2,314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.17x = 25,150,160.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,150,160.16/7,245.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.30

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