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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.56, 10,907.99 and 2,340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.56, 10,907.99 and 2,340.08 is: 3,510.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.56 : 10,907.99 = 2,340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.56/10,907.99 = 2,340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.56x = 10,907.99 × 2,340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.56x = 25,525,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,525,552.68/7,270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.81

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