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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.02, 10,901.10 and 2,338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.02, 10,901.10 and 2,338.20 is: 3,505.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.02 : 10,901.10 = 2,338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.02/10,901.10 = 2,338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.02x = 10,901.10 × 2,338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.02x = 25,488,952.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,488,952.02/7,272.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.07

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