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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.84, 10,865.58 and 2,314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.84, 10,865.58 and 2,314.84 is: 3,470.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.84 : 10,865.58 = 2,314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.84/10,865.58 = 2,314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.84x = 10,865.58 × 2,314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.84x = 25,152,079.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,152,079.21/7,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.77

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