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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.05, 10,867.65 and 2,314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.05, 10,867.65 and 2,314.36 is: 3,471.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.05 : 10,867.65 = 2,314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.05/10,867.65 = 2,314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.05x = 10,867.65 × 2,314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.05x = 25,151,654.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,151,654.45/7,246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.08

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