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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.97, 10,908.36 and 2,341.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.97, 10,908.36 and 2,341.23 is: 3,511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.97 : 10,908.36 = 2,341.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.97/10,908.36 = 2,341.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.97x = 10,908.36 × 2,341.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.97x = 25,538,979.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,538,979.68/7,271.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.98

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