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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.93, 10,906.07 and 2,340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.93, 10,906.07 and 2,340.25 is: 3,509.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.93 : 10,906.07 = 2,340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.93/10,906.07 = 2,340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.93x = 10,906.07 × 2,340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.93x = 25,522,891.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,522,891.35/7,271.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.78

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