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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,269.23, 10,904.10 and 2,272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,269.23, 10,904.10 and 2,272.12 is: 3,408.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,269.23 : 10,904.10 = 2,272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,269.23/10,904.10 = 2,272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,269.23x = 10,904.10 × 2,272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,269.23x = 24,775,369.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,775,369.17/7,269.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.25

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