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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.12, 10,907.46 and 2,340.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.12, 10,907.46 and 2,340.84 is: 3,511.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.12 : 10,907.46 = 2,340.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.12/10,907.46 = 2,340.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.12x = 10,907.46 × 2,340.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.12x = 25,532,618.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,532,618.67/7,272.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.03

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