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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.47, 10,903.10 and 2,337.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.47, 10,903.10 and 2,337.73 is: 3,506.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.47 : 10,903.10 = 2,337.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.47/10,903.10 = 2,337.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.47x = 10,903.10 × 2,337.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.47x = 25,488,503.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,488,503.96/7,268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.72

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