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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.98, 10,908.36 and 2,341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.98, 10,908.36 and 2,341.24 is: 3,511.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.98 : 10,908.36 = 2,341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.98/10,908.36 = 2,341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.98x = 10,908.36 × 2,341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.98x = 25,539,088.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,539,088.77/7,271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.99

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