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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.42, 10,908.94 and 2,341.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.42, 10,908.94 and 2,341.62 is: 3,513.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.42 : 10,908.94 = 2,341.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.42/10,908.94 = 2,341.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.42x = 10,908.94 × 2,341.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.42x = 25,544,592.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,544,592.08/7,271.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.01

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