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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.30, 10,867.11 and 2,314.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.30, 10,867.11 and 2,314.78 is: 3,471.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.30 : 10,867.11 = 2,314.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.30/10,867.11 = 2,314.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.30x = 10,867.11 × 2,314.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.30x = 25,154,968.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,154,968.89/7,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.42

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