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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,073.72, 10,611.69 and 2,328.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,073.72, 10,611.69 and 2,328.39 is: 3,492.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,073.72 : 10,611.69 = 2,328.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,073.72/10,611.69 = 2,328.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,073.72x = 10,611.69 × 2,328.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,073.72x = 24,708,152.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,708,152.88/7,073.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.95

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