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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.06, 10,908.74 and 2,340.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.06, 10,908.74 and 2,340.58 is: 3,511.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.06 : 10,908.74 = 2,340.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.06/10,908.74 = 2,340.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.06x = 10,908.74 × 2,340.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.06x = 25,532,778.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,532,778.67/7,271.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.56

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