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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.84, 10,907.76 and 2,341.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.84, 10,907.76 and 2,341.37 is: 3,512.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.84 : 10,907.76 = 2,341.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.84/10,907.76 = 2,341.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.84x = 10,907.76 × 2,341.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.84x = 25,539,102.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,539,102.03/7,271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.06

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