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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.82, 10,907.16 and 2,340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.82, 10,907.16 and 2,340.18 is: 3,510.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.82 : 10,907.16 = 2,340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.82/10,907.16 = 2,340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.82x = 10,907.16 × 2,340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.82x = 25,524,717.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,524,717.69/7,271.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.09

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