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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,305.83, 10,959.80 and 2,306.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,305.83, 10,959.80 and 2,306.51 is: 3,460.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305.83 : 10,959.80 = 2,306.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305.83/10,959.80 = 2,306.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305.83x = 10,959.80 × 2,306.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305.83x = 25,278,888.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,278,888.30/7,305.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.10

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