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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.98, 10,907.50 and 2,338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.98, 10,907.50 and 2,338.96 is: 3,508.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.98 : 10,907.50 = 2,338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.98/10,907.50 = 2,338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.98x = 10,907.50 × 2,338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.98x = 25,512,206.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,512,206.20/7,270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.77

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