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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.70, 10,870.60 and 2,315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.70, 10,870.60 and 2,315.72 is: 3,474.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.70 : 10,870.60 = 2,315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.70/10,870.60 = 2,315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.70x = 10,870.60 × 2,315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.70x = 25,173,265.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,173,265.83/7,245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.24

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