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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.37, 10,906.02 and 2,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.37, 10,906.02 and 2,341.44 is: 3,511.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.37 : 10,906.02 = 2,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.37/10,906.02 = 2,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.37x = 10,906.02 × 2,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.37x = 25,535,791.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,535,791.47/7,271.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.83

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