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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.13, 10,905.20 and 2,340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.13, 10,905.20 and 2,340.16 is: 3,510.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.13 : 10,905.20 = 2,340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.13/10,905.20 = 2,340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.13x = 10,905.20 × 2,340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.13x = 25,519,891.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,519,891.42/7,270.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.24

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