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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.28, 10,864.08 and 2,313.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.28, 10,864.08 and 2,313.08 is: 3,467.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.28 : 10,864.08 = 2,313.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.28/10,864.08 = 2,313.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.28x = 10,864.08 × 2,313.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.28x = 25,129,486.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,129,486.17/7,246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.92

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