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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.58, 10,909.05 and 2,273.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.58, 10,909.05 and 2,273.67 is: 3,411.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.58 : 10,909.05 = 2,273.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.58/10,909.05 = 2,273.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.58x = 10,909.05 × 2,273.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.58x = 24,803,579.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,803,579.71/7,271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.03

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