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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.46, 10,865.61 and 2,314.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.46, 10,865.61 and 2,314.94 is: 3,471.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.46 : 10,865.61 = 2,314.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.46/10,865.61 = 2,314.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.46x = 10,865.61 × 2,314.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.46x = 25,153,235.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,153,235.21/7,246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.11

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