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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.67, 10,900.57 and 2,337.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.67, 10,900.57 and 2,337.84 is: 3,504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.67 : 10,900.57 = 2,337.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.67/10,900.57 = 2,337.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.67x = 10,900.57 × 2,337.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.67x = 25,483,722.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,483,722.38/7,271.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.52

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